Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

1 . Stage

Place raisins in a small bowl; pour in whiskey and allow to soak overnight.

2 . Stage

The next day, drain raisins and reserve the leftover whiskey.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4 . Stage

Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

5 . Stage

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.

6 . Stage

Stir drained raisins, orange peel, and caraway seeds into dry ingredients.

7 . Stage

Beat in buttermilk and 1/4 cup melted butter to make a thick batter.

8 . Stage

Transfer batter to prepared casserole dish.

9 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

10 . Stage

Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl until fluffy; beat in reserved whiskey, 1 teaspoon at a time, to taste. Serve with soda bread.