How to Make Aunt Kathy's Irish Soda Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Soda Bread is a traditional staple in Irish cuisine, often made with just a few simple ingredients. One of the best things about this bread is that it requires no yeast, making it quick and easy to prepare. With its rustic, hearty texture and slightly sweet flavor, it’s no wonder that this bread has been enjoyed by Irish families for generations.

One particular recipe that has been passed down through the years is "Aunt Kathy's Irish Soda Bread." Aunt Kathy has been making this ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a heavy pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, raisins, caraway seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and milk to the flour mixture; stir until evenly incorporated. Transfer dough to the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until when the bread is tapped on top it sounds hollow, about 75 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    346 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 272mg