Irish Bread Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.

Pour hot water over raisins and currants in a bowl and let soak. Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl until well combined, then whisk in buttermilk.

Drain raisins and currants and pat dry with paper towels. Fold into dough.

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead gently until it holds its shape. If dough is too sticky, knead in more flour.

Form into a round and place into prepared cast iron skillet. Use a sharp knife to cut a cross into the top of the loaf.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until golden brown and a slender knife inserted into the loaf comes out clean.

Serve and enjoy!