Gastro 101: Whiskey Soda Bread for Saint Patrick’s Day

by Nicole Lisson
- The Capitol Hill Times -

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Saint Patrick’s Day this Sunday calls for Irish Whiskey Soda Bread.

The traditional recipe only asks for baking soda, flour, soured milk and salt. And while I am all for tradition, there are times when you need to mix it up. In this case, I soaked raisins in whiskey overnight and added orange zest to the batter. What you get is a fluffy loaf that has a hint of orange flavor.  It’s incredibly good, to the point that I ate half of it in one sitting. Enjoy!