Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    18 People
  • VIEWS
    19

Embrace the comforting warmth of homemade Irish Soda Bread, studded with juicy raisins. This delightful bread, best enjoyed fresh from the oven, offers a slightly sweet and satisfyingly dense crumb, perfect for slicing and serving with butter or alongside your favorite hot beverage.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    64 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    582 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingertips or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough bread. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fold in the raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a round loaf. Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross into the top of each loaf. This helps the bread bake evenly. If desired, brush the tops of the loaves with a beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar for a golden crust. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean. The loaves should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. (Bake time: 45-50 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Best enjoyed warm! (Cooling time: 15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Soaking the raisins in warm water or rum for 30 minutes before adding them to the dough will plump them up and make them even juicier.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 2 ¼ cups of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Feel free to add other dried fruits or nuts to the dough, such as dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
Irish soda bread is best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Amie Runolfsson

    I love the tip about soaking the raisins in rum – it adds such a wonderful flavor!

  • Edgardo Sawayn

    I added some dried cranberries and orange zest for a festive twist.

  • Jamey Hilpert

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the bread turns out perfectly every time!

  • Lee Schimmel

    The cross on top is a must! Makes the bread look so professional.

  • Anastasia Blanda

    My family devoured this bread in one sitting! It's a new favorite.

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