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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread only requires 4 ingredients and is ready in just 45 minutes, start to finish. Add raisins or caraway or keep it plain.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 1815 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup raisins optional
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of the flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup raisins (if using), and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (if using). Stir just until the dough comes together.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 1 to 2 minutes, gradually adding an additional ½ to 1 cup of flour as needed until the dough is firm but not sticky.
  4. Shape the dough into a round ball and lightly dust the surface with flour. Place it on an ungreased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, slash a 1-inch (2.5 cm) deep cross on top of the loaf.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

Notes

  • *This bread is a salty bread. If you are sensitive to salt or prefer it to be more plain, you can reduce the salt to 1 teaspoon. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1loaf Calories 1815kcal (91%) Carbohydrates 351g (117%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 8457mg (352%) Potassium 954mg (27%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Calcium 480mg (48%) Iron 20.3mg (113%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1815

% Daily Value*

Serving 1loaf
Calories 1815kcal 91%
Carbohydrates 351g 117%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 8457mg 352%
Potassium 954mg 20%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Calcium 480mg 48%
Iron 20.3mg 113%

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