Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. butter; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 c. buttermilk (approximately); 2 c. raisins; 1/3 c. currants (optional); 2 Tbsp. caraway seed (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. butter
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. buttermilk (approximately)
2 c. raisins
1/3 c. currants (optional)
2 Tbsp. caraway seed (optional)

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["In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and caraway seed.", "Cut butter into flour until crumbly.", "Add beaten eggs to dry mixture.", "Mix in raisins, currants and buttermilk and stir into a soft dough.", "With floured hands, knead dough lightly and quickly into a ball.", "Shape dough into approximately a seven-inch round and place in a nine-inch pie tin.", "Cut a deep cross with a floured knife into the dough, marking it into quarters, called ""farls"".", "(This helps with the rising, divides the bread easily and according to tradition, brings a blessing on the baking.)", "Bake in a preheated oven at 375u00b0 for about one hour.", "You may test for doneness by tapping your hand on the bottom of the loaf; if the sound is hollow, the bread is ready.", "You may also test by inserting a skewer, which when removed dry, indicates doneness.", "Let the bread stand almost an hour before serving."]

1745

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. butter, 4 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Irish Soda Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Irish Soda Bread

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