Best Ever Irish Soda Bread
Experience the warmth and comfort of homemade Irish Soda Bread. Infused with the tangy richness of buttermilk and studded with plump raisins, this delightful loaf boasts a moist, cake-like texture that will have you reaching for seconds. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, afternoon tea, or a comforting dessert.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
62 g
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Cholesterol
68 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
8 g
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Saturated Fat
6 g
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Sodium
447 mg
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Sugar
26 g
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Fat
10 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a cast-iron skillet. (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. (3 minutes)
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Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the raisins. (7 minutes)
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined. (2 minutes)
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky. (5 minutes)
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Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. (45-60 minutes)
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with butter, jam, or a drizzle of honey.
For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup, then filling it with milk to reach 1 1/2 cups. Let it stand for 5 minutes before using.
Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits or nuts, such as cranberries, currants, or chopped walnuts.
To prevent the raisins from sinking to the bottom of the bread, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the dough.
This bread is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.9/ 5 ( 96 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
Murray Fay
Feb 11, 2025A little dense, but delicious! Will try using a bit more buttermilk next time.
Paxton Jacobson
Jan 24, 2025I added some dried cranberries and orange zest, and it was amazing!
Hillard Tromp
Nov 1, 2024My first time baking soda bread and it turned out perfectly! Thanks for the great recipe.
Leilani King
Mar 20, 2024I didn't have buttermilk, so I used the lemon juice trick and it worked great!
Jamir Ortiz
Jan 17, 2024The best Irish Soda Bread I've ever had!
Dianna Roob
Jan 10, 2024I found that 50 minutes was the sweet spot for baking time in my oven.
Ceasar Sporer
Dec 13, 2023I made this for St. Patrick's Day and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Jaleel Stamm
Sep 24, 2023Easy to follow instructions and a tasty result!
Coty Spinka
Sep 22, 2023The buttermilk makes the bread so moist and flavorful. I'll never use another recipe again.
Bernice Towne
Jul 25, 2023This is now my go-to Irish Soda Bread recipe! So easy and delicious!