How to Make Best Ever Irish Soda Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Soda Bread is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations in Ireland. This simple and delicious bread has a rich history and is a staple in Irish cuisine. The traditional recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients, making it an easy and accessible bread to make at home.

There are many variations of Irish Soda Bread, but we believe we've found the ultimate, Best Ever Irish Soda Bread recipe. Our version is incredibly moist and tender, with a slightly sweet ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch round loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter gently into the flour mixture until well combined, and stir in the raisins. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together; lightly beat the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Place the dough into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread has risen and the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. A knife inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 447mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 265mg