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Classic Irish Soda Bread

Name: Classic Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 loaf (8 pieces).
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed; 2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup raisins

48 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

1 loaf (8 pieces)

This traditional Irish soda bread can be made with an assortment of mix-ins such as dried fruit and nuts, but I like it with a handful of raisins. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together 1 egg and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in raisins.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Shape into a 6-1/2-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cross in top of loaf. Whisk remaining egg; brush over top.
Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

buttermilk

To substitute for each cup of buttermilk, use 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand 5 min. Or, use 1 cup plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 210 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Classic Irish Soda Bread

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