Irish Soda Bread from County Cork

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, sugar, and cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the flour mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 cup of milk. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and lightly mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish. Gently pat it into an even layer. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk to promote a golden-brown crust. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Place the bread in the preheated oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the bread cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. (10 minutes)