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Spotted Dog (Irish Soda Bread with Raisins)
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Spotted Dog (Irish Soda Bread with Raisins)

Spotted Dog Soda Bread with plump raisins and currants is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you crave a quick warm slice of bread.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk possibly a little bit more
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup raisins or currants

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flours, salt, soda, sugar and fruit together in a large mixing bowl. I actually use my stand mixer for ease.
  3. Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a separate bowl or cup.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk/egg mixture. Gradually mix together, adding a bit more buttermilk if your dough seems too dry. The dough will have a very rough shaggy texture to it.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and briefly bring it together with floured hands. Form into a round disk, about 1 1/2-2 inches thick.
  6. Transfer to your baking sheet and cut a deep cross in the top with a sharp knife.
  7. Put the pan in the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400F. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. It should sound hollow when you rap the bottom.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes, but then enjoy it while still warm, with some good Irish butter, of course!
  9. Spotted dog, like all soda bread, is best eaten the same day. But leftovers can be wrapped in plastic and kept on the counter for a couple of days. Spotted dog can also be frozen: let it cool completely before wrapping in plastic and then in foil to prevent freezer burn.

Notes

  • If you want a real treat, Make Your own Butter to have with your bread!

Nutrition Information

Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.002g (0%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 211mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.