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My best friend Rita O’Malley shared this irresistible Irish soda bread recipe. It bakes up high, with a golden brown top and a combination of sweet and savory flavors.—Jan Alfano, Prescott, Arizona
Nutritional Facts 1 wedge equals 227 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Irish Soda Bread in Country Woman February/March 2011, p39
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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by Fappa
This was the first time I ever made or tasted Irish Soda Bread, but it won't be the last! It was wonderful. Made it for a small dinner party and everyone really enjoyed it. Easy to make and delicious and it was just as good the next day. Thanks for a new favorite!
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by SassyLacey
This was delicious and my husband loved it. I would make it again, but only if I have lots of people to eat it, for it was too much for two.
Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2012 by skinnyagainsoon
Tried this recipe for the first time on Saint Patrick's Day. Followed recipe exactly and it turned out great, everyone loved it. Made another one. Decided to lessen the sugar slightly and increase the b'milk slightly. Also put the raisins in hot water briefly before adding. Great recipe. Will make again and again.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by Olmalu
I made this for our St. Patrick's Day brunch. Everyone loved it. Very easy to make and it tasted so butter. We like it with butter.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by johanna005
This was the first time I ever made (and ate) Irish soda bread. This recipe is easy, and the bread was delicious. I had buttermilk left over, so I made another loaf the next day. I followed the recipe as written, except I shorted the sugar (as I do in every recipe) and the raisins. This is a keeper -- thanks for sharing it!
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by maxiecook
The bread was easy to make and was moist and delicious. It was great toasted, too!
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by murphygranny
I've tried so many soda bread recipes I've lost count. I was skeptical about this one because it had no butter in it but decided to give it a try. It was wonderful. I didn't have a 9 inch cake pan so used a 10 inch casserole pan. It still rose quite high. My husband said it was the best soda bread I had ever made and that is saying something. I did make it with currants. I will definitely make this again and won't wait until St. Patrick's Day.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2012 by tosca103
this was wonderful-we enjoyed every bit of it.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by davinda
I have never had Irish soda bread and was anxious to try it. It turned out great and the family enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2012 by marian08
to the person who wants to put onions and cheese in this bread. Then it would not be Irish Soda Bread. Try some currants if you don't like raisins. You could also plump up the raisins in some boiling water before adding them to the bread just be sure to drain the raisins thoroughly before using them. I don't like candied fruit so I use raisins or currants.
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