Irish Soda Bread Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (276g) King Arthur Irish-Style Flour
• 1 1/4 cups (150g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
• 3 tablespoons (37g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 2/3 cup (95g) currants or 2/3 cup (99g) raisins
• 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, cold; cut into 8 pieces
• 1 1/3 cups (302g) buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted; optional