Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; 5 Tablespoons Raw Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda; 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 cups Butter Or Earth Balance, Softened; 1 cup Buttermilk; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 cups Chopped Prunes; _____; FOR BRUSHING ON THE LOAF:; 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted; 2 Tablespoons Buttermilk

Servings: persons

3-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
5 Tablespoons Raw Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cups Butter Or Earth Balance, Softened
1 cup Buttermilk
1 whole Egg
1/4 cups Chopped Prunes
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FOR BRUSHING ON THE LOAF:
1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted
2 Tablespoons Buttermilk

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
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2. In a large bowl, mix together flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and butter. Stir in the buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Mix in the prunes.
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3. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the tablespoon of melted butter with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
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3. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. For an extra glossy look, continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour, 5 Tablespoons Raw Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda, 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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