Best Ever Irish Soda Bread

Best Ever Irish Soda Bread
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    290

Experience the warmth and comfort of homemade Irish Soda Bread. Infused with the tangy richness of buttermilk and studded with plump raisins, this delightful loaf boasts a moist, cake-like texture that will have you reaching for seconds. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, afternoon tea, or a comforting dessert.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    62 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    447 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a cast-iron skillet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the raisins. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. (45-60 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with butter, jam, or a drizzle of honey.

For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup, then filling it with milk to reach 1 1/2 cups. Let it stand for 5 minutes before using.
Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits or nuts, such as cranberries, currants, or chopped walnuts.
To prevent the raisins from sinking to the bottom of the bread, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the dough.
This bread is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

Bethel Brekke

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 96 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Murray Fay

    A little dense, but delicious! Will try using a bit more buttermilk next time.

  • Paxton Jacobson

    I added some dried cranberries and orange zest, and it was amazing!

  • Hillard Tromp

    My first time baking soda bread and it turned out perfectly! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Leilani King

    I didn't have buttermilk, so I used the lemon juice trick and it worked great!

  • Jamir Ortiz

    The best Irish Soda Bread I've ever had!

  • Dianna Roob

    I found that 50 minutes was the sweet spot for baking time in my oven.

  • Ceasar Sporer

    I made this for St. Patrick's Day and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.

  • Jaleel Stamm

    Easy to follow instructions and a tasty result!

  • Coty Spinka

    The buttermilk makes the bread so moist and flavorful. I'll never use another recipe again.

  • Bernice Towne

    This is now my go-to Irish Soda Bread recipe! So easy and delicious!

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