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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 4 c. bread flour or use all-purpose
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 Tbsp. whole caraway seeds
- 4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter
- 2 c. small dried fruit pieces such as raisins
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, whole egg, and baking soda.
- Pour the liquid into the flour mixture, then stir with a fork until the mixture holds together.
- Using your hands, press the dough into a round, dome-shaped loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- 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.
- Bake, rotating halfway through, for 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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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
Serving
1serving
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
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
% 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.