Breads

Orange-Raisin Soda Bread

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Orange peel joins classic caraway seed and raisins to flavor Irish soda bread. Serve this round quick loaf for breakfast or as a dinner bread.

time

prep:

25 min

total:

1 hr 10 min

servings

total:

20 servings

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What You Need

3-1/2

cups flour

1/2

cup plus 2 Tbsp. creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked, divided

Tbsp. sugar

Tbsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

3/4

tsp. baking soda

1/4

cup oil

cup raisins

Tbsp. caraway seed

1-1/4

cups buttermilk

eggs

Tbsp. grated orange zest

Make It

MIX flour, 1/2 cup of the cereal, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add oil, stirring until mixture forms fine crumbs. Add raisins and caraway seed; mix well.

PLACE buttermilk, eggs and orange zest in large bowl; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

PLACE dough on floured surface; knead 10 times. Shape into ball; place on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with remaining 2 Tbsp. cereal. Flatten to 7-inch round loaf; cut 1/4-inch-deep 4-inch-long "X" in center of loaf.

BAKE at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Prepare and cool as directed. Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze made by stirring 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk or water into 1 cup powdered sugar until desired consistency.

Storage Know-How

Store leftover bread in sealable plastic bag for up to 1 day. Freeze for longer storage.