Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 lb butter; 2 1/2 cups mixed light golden raisins, and; dark raisin, soaked in water for 15 to 20 minutes and drained; 3 tablespoons caraway seeds; 2 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

5 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 lb butter
2 1/2 cups mixed light golden raisins, and
dark raisin, soaked in water for 15 to 20 minutes and drained
3 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg, slightly beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F
2
Generously butter 2 (9 by 5-inch) bread pans.
3
Stir together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in the butter and mix very thoroughly with your hands until it gets grainy. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
4
Add the buttermilk and egg to the flour mixture. Stir until well moistened. Shape dough into 2 loaves and place in the pans.
5
Bake for 1 hour. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool in the pans for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

1950

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

155

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: 5 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 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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