Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Best Irish Soda Bread RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe Rating 0

This recipe is similar to the one passed down through generations of my Irish family. I rarely touch a mixer because kneading by hand makes the bread taste so good.—Kerry McCormack, Marietta, GA

0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 16 Servings
30 30 60

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup raisins or 3 tablespoons caraway seeds

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times.
  • Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated with raisins) equals 255 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 343 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Irish Soda Bread in Country Woman February/March 2010, p18

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Irish Soda Bread

    Irish Soda Bread Recipe.Baking soda helps make this Irish soda bread recipe just right.

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Best Irish Soda Bread (0)

Best Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Best Irish Soda Bread

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT