Irish Soda Bread

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Irish Soda Bread

This Irish Soda bread is the best you'll ever eat! Light, slightly sweet, hearty and delicious, this buttermilk bread recipe is a no-yeast, no-knead, quick bread studded with raisins.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon to coat the raisins or currants
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt I prefer kosher or sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch dice (1/2 stick)
  • 1 3/4 cups cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup raisins golden raisins or currants (or a combination)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. As for the baking pan, you can use a sheet pan or a seasoned 10 - 12 inch cast iron skillet lined with parchment paper. You can also use a greased 9 - 10 inch cake pan.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the 4 cups of flour, the sugar, baking soda and salt. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
  3. With a fork, lightly whisk the buttermilk, egg, and orange zest together in a measuring cup. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture.
  4. Combine the raisins or currants with 1 tablespoon of flour and mix into the dough. The dough will be very wet.
  5. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and with floured hands, knead the dough a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on the prepared sheet pan (cast iron skillet or baking pan) and with a sharp knife score an X into the top of the bread.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool on a baking rack. Serve warm, at room temperature or toasted. Serve it by itself, with butter or your favorite topping.

Notes

  • Don't overwork the dough.
  • Always score the top of the bread so the heat reaches the center of the loaf while it bakes.
  • Soda bread dries out quickly however, it can be made 1 to 3 days ahead. To store it, wrap it tightly or place it in an air tight container to keep it fresh.
  • You can freeze soda bread tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
  • This recipe for Irish soda bread calls for raisins or currants, however you can use dried cranberries if you prefer.
  • Some Irish soda bread recipes use caraway seeds. Caraway seeds have an anise/licorice flavor and are a great addition to this Irish bread.
  • Soda bread can be baked on a sheet pan, a baking pan, on a cast iron skillet and even in a Dutch oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 556mg (23%) Potassium 238mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 556mg 23%
Potassium 238mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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