Irish Bannock Recipe
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Irish Bannock

By: Ruth 
"A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 round loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup dried currants

Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants.
  2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.
  3. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So simple and yet so incredibly delicious! Perfect with Irish Breakfast Tea! This is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by SUSAN BONHAM   view full review
I've made it twice - love it a little more moist. I added the whole cup of buttermilk (maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by SDAUGH   view full review
If you soak the currants in rum for half an hour before you use them then drain and add to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by ShariV   view full review
This turned out great, so nice and moist! I had to sub raisins for the currants, as that was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Amanda123   view full review
I made this as a last minute addition to our St. Patrick's Day meal. I pretty much followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2003 by YELLOWLAUGHTER   view full review
Whoa... my new favourite snack and breakfast bread.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Love To Cook   view full review
I was looking for a lower fat scone recipe that didn't use so much butter. These were very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by NORTHCOUNTRYUSA   view full review
The grandkids love making this bread it is quick and they love to knead it
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by BREN58   view full review
I do not believe that this is a recipe childen would choose overall
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by DEBORAHARV614   view full review
This is a very traditional bread ~ also great when served along side Irish Stew or Corned Beef...

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