Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. caraway seed; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 c. shortening; 3 eggs whites; 1 1/2 c. golden raisins; 1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Servings: persons

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About an hour before serving or a day ahead:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients.
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Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in raisins.
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In cup, beat egg whites slightly. Remove 1 tablespoon of egg whites and reserve.
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Stir buttermilk and remaining egg whites into flour mixture just until flour is moistened.
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Turn dough onto floured surface and with well floured hands, knead dough 8 to 10 strokes.
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Shake dough into ball and place in casserole.
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In center of dough, cut a 4-inch cross 1/4 inch deep.
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Brush dough with egg whites.
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Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in casserole dish for 10 minutes.
14
Remove from dish and serve.

1673

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. all-purpose flour, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. caraway seed, 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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