Individual Irish Soda Breads

A classic for st. Patrick's day, this bread will have everyone raising their glasses and toasting to you. This bread makes a nice sweet treat and also make adorable gifts.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine the flour and butter , working it with your fingers until it has the consistency of coarse oatmeal.

Add the sugar , baking powder , baking soda , salt , and currants , still mixing with your fingers.

Beat the egg and buttermilk together.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg-buttermilk mixture.

Stir until well blended.

Form into a ball.

Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and knead the dough for 3-4 minutes , until smooth.

Divide it into 16 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a ball and place the balls at least 3 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.

Gently press the top of each bun with a palm of your hand to flatten it slightly.

Using a very sharp knife dipped into flour cut an inch-deep cross on the top of each bun.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes , or until golden and crusty.

Cool on a wire rack.

To package: buns and muffins look special when individually wrapped.

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Ingredients

unbleached flour, unsalted butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dried currants, egg, buttermilk