Spotted Dog Irish Bread
This is my family’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day bread. My grandmother has had this recipe for longer than I’ve been alive. I was SHOCKED to find out this wasn’t real Irish Soda Bread, but instead more commonly known as Spotted Dog. Whatever you call it, it is unbeatable topped with a bit of butter.
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step: 2
Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
Step: 3
Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
Step: 4
Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.
Step: 5
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.
Step: 6
Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.
Step: 7
Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
Step: 8
Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 196 calories; protein 4.3g; carbohydrates 43.3g; fat 1.1g; cholesterol 17.1mg; sodium 178.6mg.
The quality of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always rise as well as clear bread.
To made this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.
A bread first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.
