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Soda Bread Recipe (With Cranberries & Walnuts)

This Soda Bread Recipe (With Cranberries & Walnuts) has a scone-like texture and is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 295 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ½ cups walnuts
  • ½ cups cranberries
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  3. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  5. Whisk the sour cream until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
  6. Stir all of the wet ingredients and the dry mixture just until combined. (see notes)
  7. Add in the cranberries and walnuts; mix just enough to combine again.
  8. Place the mixture on a floured surface and score on the surface as an "X." (see notes)
  9. Place the dough in the prepared spring form pan.
  10. Baste the top with the milk and sprinkle the sugar on top.
  11. Bake for 1 hour or until your tester comes out clean in the center. (see notes)
  12. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool for 10 minutes before cutting it.

Notes

  • Mixing the Dough - A good soda bread should be crusty on the outside and soft and tender inside. Overmixing it will release gluten and make the bread chewy. 
  • Scoring the bread - This is an essential step and ensures the bread is cooked evenly throughout.
  • Baking Time—To be safe, test the bread after 45 minutes, as ovens vary. Continue to cook as needed until your tester comes out clean. If you need to cook the bread for over an hour, tent a piece of foil and place it on top to prevent it from over-browning.
  • Baking Time—To be safe, test the bread after 45 minutes, as ovens vary. Continue to cook as needed until your tester comes out clean. If you need to cook the bread for over an hour, tent a piece of foil and place it on top to prevent it from over-browning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Slice Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 334mg (14%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Slice
Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 334mg 14%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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