Irish Soda Bread Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 551

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Prepare a 9-inch round pan by placing a piece of non-stick parchment paper at the bottom.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) to the dry ingredients and mix until the butter resembles small pieces the size of peas.

In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, egg, and optional orange zest.

Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined; the mixture will be sticky.

Fold in the dark and golden raisins until evenly distributed.

Flour a work surface well and turn the dough out onto it; mix gently to form a round ball, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Make an X on the top of the dough with a sharp knife to help it cook evenly.

Place the dough into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top sounds hollow when tapped.

Let the bread cool for a bit before slicing.

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