Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour -- sift before measuring; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter; 1 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) (I use anise seeds because I couldn't find caraway seeds, and increase the amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons); 1 cup + 1/2 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

3 cups flour -- sift before measuring
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) (I use anise seeds because I couldn't find caraway seeds, and increase the amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup + 1/2 cup buttermilk

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1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
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2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cream of tartar together in a bowl.
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3. Cut in butter
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4. Add raisins and caraway seeds. Stir together (I add the raisins a few tablespoons at a time, stirring to cover them in flour so they don't all stick together in the same spot)
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5. Mix in 1 cup buttermilk. Add up to 1/2 cup more a little at a time until moist enough (the last couple times I've had to add ~1/4 cup)
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6. Knead gently in the bowl (it'll look a little crumbly, but should hold together in a ball)
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7. Bake for 40-45 minutes (I use an ungreased cookie sheet and it's come out fine every time)

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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: 3 cups flour -- sift before measuring, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon 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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