Irish Raisin Soda Bread Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    12 Servings

  • Calories

    497 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    European

Irish Raisin Soda Bread Recipe

Sometimes you just need Irish Raisin Soda Bread that doesn’t require patience—no rise time, just a cozy loaf filled with raisins and caraway to make everything better.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 c. bread flour or use all-purpose
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. caraway seeds whole
  • 4 Tbsp. butter cold unsalted
  • 2 c. dried fruit such as raisins, small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg large, yolk
  • 1 Tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds.
  3. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in the dried fruit.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, whole egg, and baking soda.
  5. Pour the liquid into the flour mixture, then stir with a fork until the mixture holds together.
  6. Using your hands, press the dough into a round, dome-shaped loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cream. Brush this mixture over the loaf. Use a sharp knife to make a large "X" about 1/2 inch deep on top.
  8. Bake, rotating halfway through, for 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • To store Irish Raisin Soda Bread, ensure that the bread is completely cooled before storing. Once cooled, you can wrap the entire loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  • After wrapping, place the wrapped bread in a plastic bag or an airtight storage container. Properly stored, the bread will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 487mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 243IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Potassium 487mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 243IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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