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This particular recipe came from Michael Austin, the editor of my third book, Back to the Family: Food Tastes Better Shared with Ones You Love (Thomas Nelson), who received it from his mother, Gerry. Thank you, Michael. Thank you, Gerry. Erin Go Bragh! (Ireland Forever!)
GERRY AUSTIN'S IRISH SODA BREAD
Makes 2 loaves
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15-oz.) package dark raisins
6 large eggs
3 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
Combine the flour, sugar, soda, salt, and raisins in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, and oil, mixing until the eggs are broken.
Move the dry ingredients to the sides of the large bowl and pour the liquid ingredients into the center. Fold the dry ingredients over the liquid pool with your hands until the dough is sticky.
Scoop the dough from the bowl, dividing it between the prepared pans.
Bake for one hour. Test for doneness with a sharp knife, making the shape of a cross in the center of each loaf. If the knife comes out clean, the bread is done.
Serve warm with softened butter.
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