How to Make Auntie Mae's Irish Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish soda bread is a traditional Irish recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. Its simplicity and hearty, comforting flavors make it a staple in many Irish households, often passed down through generations. Auntie Mae's Irish Bread is a timeless recipe that has been perfected over the years and has become a favorite in our family.

This bread is unique in that it does not require any yeast, as it relies on the reaction between the acid in buttermilk and the base in baking soda t...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk, or more as needed
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round glass baking dish.
  • Mix flour, milk, raisins, sugar, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until dough is not wet enough to pour and not dry enough to handle. Add more milk if dough is too dry. Transfer dough to the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 190mg