Description
This Irish Soda Bread is a classic, rustic bread that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a warm, comforting loaf. With a slightly sweet flavor from raisins and a perfect crumb, this bread requires no yeast and is quick and easy to make. Enjoy it warm with a little butter or jam!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the egg, raisins, and pour in the buttermilk.
- Form Dough: Mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds.
- Shape and Score: Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep cross on top of the loaf.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Serve: Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- You can use currants instead of raisins for a more traditional version.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of the loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg