All the flavors of Irish Soda Bread in a quick and easy cookie!
Original recipe makes 3 dozen (approx.)
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in currants.
- Mix in beaten egg. Pour in milk and mix with a fork to make a soft dough (may need a little more milk).
- On a floured surface, shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5 or 6 times. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares and triangles with a knife (approximately 2 inches in diameter).
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until slightly browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 73 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 13 mg
Fat: 2.8 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 56 mg
