Busch Gardens Annie Grogans Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
• With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk, egg and orange zest together in a measuring cup. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Combine the currants with 1 tablespoon of flour and mix into the dough. It will be very wet.
• Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on the prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.
• Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in mixing bowl, except raisins, and mix with paddle until incorporated.
• Add raisins and mix for one minute more. Mixture is very soft.
• Place mixture on well-floured surface and form into 2 equal round dough balls.
• Place on either parchment paper or lightly greased sheet pan.Press top of dough down slightly and score or cut a cross on top of dough 1/2 to 3/4 inches into dough.
• Bake in 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Let cool and serve. Makes 4 servings easy per round if sliced and served.