Irish Soda Bread

 

Ingredients:

4 cups flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

4 tbsp. vegetable shortening

1 cup milk

1 cup raisins

*caraway seeds optional

Directions:

SIFT together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

MIX in raisins and caraway seeds.*

MELT shortening.

BEAT eggs and combine with milk.

MIX liquids with dry mixture.

KNEAD on well-floured surface.

SHAPE into a round loaf and place in floured iron skillet.

BAKE at 350° F. degrees for 50 minutes.

MIX 1/2 cup brown sugar, rum, butter, lemon juice and cinnamon in skillet. Heat to a boil. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 2 min. Add bananas and mix until coated.

MIX sour cream and remaining sugar. Spoon banana mixture over pastry.

TOP with sour cream mixture. Cut into wedges.

       Prep Time:  20 minutes                       Serves: 1