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Homemade Irish Soda Bread Recipe

This 6-ingredient traditional Irish soda bread with raisins is bursting with flavor and comes together in under 1 hour.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 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

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  • Make-Ahead: You can make this bread up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This bread will freeze well covered for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day before serving.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, you can make it by whisking together 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of whole milk.
  • The bread should reach 195° internally when finished.
  • If for some reason your dough is a little dry, add in 1-2 tablespoons of water, or simply wet your hands, while mixing the dough together.

Nutrition Information

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

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.