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Irish Soda Bread Biscuits

Kyle E.
These fruit studded biscuits make an amazing bread to go with whatever you are cooking for dinner. They also make a lovely breakfast!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 0 biscuits

Equipment

  • Big Mixing Bowl
  • Mixing Spatula
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Flour All-purpose
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sugar White
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Dried Fruit Raisins, Craisins, Mangos, etc.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Zest from one orange or two mandarins
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Shortening See notes for substitutions
  • 1 ¾ Buttermilk

Instructions
 

MAke the Dough

  • Combine dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir to mix.
  • Add the shortening (¼C) and buttermilk (1¾C) and stir with a spatula until the excess liquid is absorbed.
  • Dump the contents of your mixing bowl out onto your clean, floured kneading surface. Knead the rest of the flour into the dough and then knead until slightly springy, 2-3 minutes. Add flour as need if the dough is too sticky.
  • Place your dough ball back into the mixing bowl and cover with Seran wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Make the Biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • After resting, cut the dough into 8 or 16 equal pieces. Roll the pieces into balls.
  • Place the biscuits on a baking tray spaced 2 inches apart. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Remove to bowl to cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • Butter, Bacon Grease, Tallow, Coconut Oil etc. should work fine as a substitute for Crisco.  Texture will vary.
Keyword Biscuit, Bread, Buttermilk, Raisin
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