Ingredients
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3 tbsp. butter, diced and chilled
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips, raisins, or currents (optional)
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. Grease an ovenproof 10” skillet with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter, or your hands, work in the butter until it’s evenly incorporated. Step 3In a separate medium bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix! Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, or currents, if using. Step 4Place dough in skillet and score an “X” on top with a sharp knife. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining sugar, if using. Bake until golden, or until a toothpick comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. When you tap the loaf, it should sound hollow. Cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
If you want to bake up a classic loaf, skip the mini chocolate chips and don’t sprinkle extra sugar on top. Personally, we really love our sweeter, chocolatey version, but a plain slice served warm with salty Irish butter is just as amazing. Looking for more classic Irish fare? Check out our corned beef & cabbage recipe! Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!
