The Best Ever Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: The Best Ever Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. soft butter; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; caraway seed to taste; 1 c. raisins; 1/2 pt. sour cream; 2 c. presifted flour; 2 tsp. baking powder (needn't be level); 1/4 level tsp. salt; 1/4 level tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0 and generously grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf tin.
2
Mix, but do not cream butter and sugar together.
3
Add eggs, caraway seed, raisins and sour cream.
4
Stir after each addition.
5
Mix flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in separate bowl and add to other mixture.
6
Mix, batter will be stiff.
7
Spoon into greased loaf pan and bake 15 minutes at 400u00b0 and lower oven to 350u00b0 and bake for 1 hour.
8
Remove from oven and immediately turn out on a wire rack to cool.
9
Place loaf on side while cooling.

758

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/4 c. soft butter, 1/2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, caraway seed to taste, and more.

Yes, The Best Ever 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Ever Irish Soda Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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