This Irish Soda Bread with Whiskey Glaze recipe is Irish food at its best! It consists of whiskey, caraway seeds, currants, and fresh orange juice and zest!
Place currants in a small bowl with whiskey. Allow to sit for 1 hour. Drain, reserving whiskey in a separate bowl (it will be used for the glaze).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x9 square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add sugar.
Combine currants, orange zest, caraway seeds and orange juice to dry mixture.
Beat in buttermilk and melted butter to make a thick batter. Spread evenly in baking dish.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until bread passes the "toothpick test" and the top is lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and allow bread to cool. When bread is almost cooled, start to make the glaze.
Combine 3 tablespoons reserved whiskey with powdered sugar. In order to reach the correct drizzle-able consistency, add more powdered sugar or water to the mixture.
Slice bread into 2x2 squares and then drizzle glaze. Drizzle in all of the nooks and crannies. Allow to set and then enjoy your Irish Soda Bread!
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