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Irish Bannock

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth PHOTO BY: Becky

"A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min
Original recipe yield 1 round loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup dried currants

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants.
  2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.
  3. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by SUSAN BONHAM
I've made it twice - love it a little more moist. I added the whole cup of buttermilk (maybe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by SDAUGH
If you soak the currants in rum for half an hour before you use them then drain and add to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by YELLOWLAUGHTER
Whoa... my new favourite snack and breakfast bread. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by BREN58
I do not believe that this is a recipe childen would choose overall MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by NORTHCOUNTRYUSA
The grandkids love making this bread it is quick and they love to knead it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by DEBORAHARV614
This is a very traditional bread ~ also great when served along side Irish Stew or Corned Beef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by oldcook
My grandma used to make something very similar to this and this recipe really took me back. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Love To Cook
I was looking for a lower fat scone recipe that didn't use so much butter. These were very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by ShariV
This turned out great, so nice and moist! I had to sub raisins for the currants, as that was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Amanda123
I made this as a last minute addition to our St. Patrick's Day meal. I pretty much followed... MORE

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