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                        IRISH SODA BREAD (CROCKER)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Crocker

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           Margarine or butter,
                        -softened
   2 1/2   c            All-purpose flour*
   2       tb           Sugar
   1       t            Baking soda
   1       t            Baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/3   c            Raisins, if desired
     3/4   c            Buttermilk

  Heat oven to 375F. Cut margarine into flour, sugar,
  baking soda, baking powder and salt with pastry
  blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in
  raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves
  side of bowl.
  
  Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead until
  smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Shape into round loaf, about 6
  1/2 inches in diameter. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  Cut an X about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured
  knife. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
  Brush with margarine or butter., softened, if desired.
  1 loaf (12 servings); 125 calories per serving.
  
  Source: Betty Crocker's Cookbook, 6th Edition
 


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