Irish Bannock

This is a round buttermilk loaf with currants that resembles nothing so much as a giant scone. Enjoy this bread for breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup dried currants

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants.

Step 2

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.

Step 3

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.