5 from 36 votes
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread in this recipe is a simple yeast-free loaf made with buttermilk, flour, butter, and baking soda. The dough is gently kneaded with optional raisins and shaped into a round loaf before baking until golden. The top is scored with a cross to help it bake evenly and develop a traditional crust. The result is a moist, tender bread with a lightly sweet note from sugar and optional dried fruit.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
14
slices
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg large
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping the bread
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter cold and cut into small cubes, unsalted
- 1 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan, cast iron skillet or pie dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together until combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the butter to the flour mixture and work the dough with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Add the raisins.
- Pour in the buttermilk mixture and gently fold it in until fully combined.
- Sprinkle some flour on the counter and on your hands and gently work the dough into a 9 inch round loaf. Knead the dough for about 1 minute, if the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
- Transfer the round loaf into the prepared skillet/pan. Using a sharp knife, make an X on top.
- Bake until the bread is golden brown and the center appears cooked through, about 45-55 minutes. If the bread is browning on top too fast, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
227mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.