How to Make Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're searching for the perfect bread to accompany your next meal, look no further than Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread. This traditional Irish recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in many households, particularly during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The beauty of this bread lies in its simplicity – it requires only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort to create a loaf that is hearty and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup currants
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seed (Optional)
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. Stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 109mg