Ingredients 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk* 1 large egg (optional, see note) 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for your hands and counter 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed* optional: 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 400F, lower if you use a convection oven. Use a seasoned 10–12-inch…
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St. Patrick’s Day Sloth, Carb Coma, and Quote of the Month
St. Patrick’s Day caused me to spiral into a self-induced carb coma. Lent felt like too much restraint. And when I pulled the Irish soda bread, out of the oven, the aroma of the bread dotted with sweet studs of currants weakened my resolve. I couldn’t fight it any longer and ate half the loaf….