Spotted Dog Irish Bread

A simple version of Irish soda bread with raisins is baked in a cast iron skillet. This is a vintage recipe handed down through the family.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups milk
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2.6666667461395 tablespoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Step 3

Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.

Step 4

Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.

Step 5

Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.

Step 6

Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.

Step 7

Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.