Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3 ½ cups flour; ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup butter, melted (not margarine); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup buttermilk, plus; 5 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 ½ cups flour
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup butter, melted (not margarine)
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup buttermilk, plus
5 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Mix first 5 ingredients together.
3
Separately, mix butter, egg and buttermilk.
4
Add liquid mix to dry mix and mix until coated.
5
Put raisins in bowl and cover with water.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Heat in microwave for 60 seconds, then let sit for 3 minutes.
8
Drain raisins and add to dough.
9
Put dough in 9 1/2 (or 9) inch spring form pan.
10
Brush with remaining buttermilk.
11
Using a sharp knife, score the top in a crisscross or wagon spoke.
12
If using caraway seeds, cover the top with seeds at this point.
13
Bake in 350 oven for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
14
Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool on rack.

1240

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3 ½ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

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