Irish Nana's Favorite Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins or dried currant
• 4 tablespoons Irish whiskey (1 shot glass full plus 1 tablespoon)
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pint sour cream
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan or in the microwave, bring the whiskey to a boil and add the raisins. Cover and off the heat. Set aside and let steep.

3. 3

   Butter a round 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish, set aside.

4. 4

   Add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl; use a wire whisk to combine.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the sour cream, mixing well to combine.

6. 6

   Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stir well with a wooden spoon (batter will be thick).

7. 7

   Stir in the whisky-soaked raisins; blend well.

8. 8

   Turn batter into the prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Dust the top with flour and pat the batter evenly in the pan with your hands.

10. 10

    Use a sharp knife to make a cross on the top.

11. 11

    Bake for 50 minutes in preheated 350 F oven.

12. 12

    Remove to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving dish. Cut into wedges and serve warm with real butter.