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Homemade Irish Soda Bread Recipe
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Homemade Irish Soda Bread Recipe

This Irish Soda Bread combines all-purpose and whole wheat flours with baking soda as a leavening agent, and includes raisins for a subtle sweetness. The dough is mixed gently, shaped into a loaf with a characteristic cross cut, and baked until golden and cooked through. It produces a dense but tender bread that doesn't require yeast or rising time, making a wholesome, rustic loaf with a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine: British, Irish, Scottish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup raisins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. In a large bowl sift together the flours, baking soda, and sea salt, and then whisk until combined.
  3. Form a well and add in the buttermilk and egg and whisk until the egg is mixed into the buttermilk.
  4. Pour in the raisins and then using your hands mix all of the ingredients together to form a dough.
  5. Transfer the dough to a clean surface dusted with flour and form it into a ball.
  6. Place the dough onto a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and slightly flatten it, so that it’s about 2” to 3” thick.
  7. Using a knife make two slices about ¾” deep forming a cross.
  8. If you want, you can sprinkle on 1-2 tablespoons of turbinado or coarse sugar at this stage.
  9. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until browned on top and cooked in the center.
  10. Cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare this bread up to one day in advance and bake fresh when ready.
  • Store the bread covered at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days; it also freezes well for up to 3 months and should be thawed in the refrigerator before serving.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, make a substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup whole milk.
  • Ensure the bread reaches an internal temperature of 195°F to confirm it is fully baked.
  • If the dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or wet your hands while kneading to help combine ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 503mg (21%) Potassium 305mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 503mg 21%
Potassium 305mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.