How to Make Irish Soda Bread IV - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish Soda Bread is a classic staple in Irish cuisine, dating back to the 19th century when baking soda became a popular leavening agent. This traditional quick bread is known for its dense and hearty texture, as well as its signature cross-shaped score on top. While there are many variations of this iconic recipe, Irish Soda Bread IV stands out for its simplicity and delicious flavor.

One of the defining features of Irish Soda Bread IV is its use of buttermilk, which adds a tangy ric...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup margarine
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seed
  • 2 ½ cups raisins
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons milk (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream (Optional)

Information

  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 8x4-inch loaves

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to press in butter or margarine, like a pie crust. When mixture looks fine and crumbly, add raisins and caraway seeds. Mix together and then add eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream. If mixture is not moist, add milk. Pour into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans or a frying pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    237 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 333mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg