Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Ingredients

• 3 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the 3 cups of Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp of Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp of Salt, and 2 tbsp of Sugar. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well mixed.
3. 3Add the 1/2 cup of Raisins to the dry ingredients in the bowl and stir them in until they are evenly distributed.
4. 4In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups of Buttermilk, 1 large Egg, and 2 tbsp of melted Butter until they are fully combined.
5. 5Pour the wet ingredients mixture from the medium bowl into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spoon or spatula until the ingredients are just combined and a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
6. 6Carefully turn the dough out onto the center of the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands, gently shape the dough into a round loaf, about 7-8 inches (18-20 cm) in diameter. With a sharp knife, cut a cross about 1/2-inch (1 cm) deep into the top of the loaf.
7. 7Place the baking sheet with the loaf into the preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8. 8Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Transfer the hot loaf to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving. Cooling allows the bread to set properly and improves its texture.

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