Use St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse to get the kids into the kitchen to help with this easy, hands-on recipe for sweet soda bread studded with golden raisins.
The recipe calls for baking the dough as two loaves, but it could be divided into four to accommodate multiple baker’s helpers.
Be prepared for a (fun) mess; the dough is sticky.
Raisin soda bread
2 cups white whole-wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick oats
1-1/2 tablespoons baking soda
1-1/2 tablespoons salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons molasses
2 cups golden raisins
GET READY: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine the flours, oats, baking soda, salt and sugar, then use your hands or a wooden spoon to mix. Form a well (or hole) in the center of the dry ingredients.
STEP 2: Into the well, pour the buttermilk and molasses. Mix until combined. Add the raisins, then use your hands to knead the dough (in the bowl or on lightly floured counter) several times to work in the raisins.
STEP 3: On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough in two, then shape each half into a round. Transfer the rounds to the prepared baking sheet. Have an adult use a knife to cut a large X in the top of each loaf.
STEP 4: Have an adult place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for another 40 to 45 minutes. The loaves should be lightly browned.
STEP 5: Have an adult remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the loaves cool before eating.
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