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Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Name: Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup golden raisins

5 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

1 loaf (12 slices)

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022

I've been making bread since I was a young girl, and this is one of my favorites. This round loaf is moist with a wonderful texture and flavor. Golden raisins peek out of every slice. -Ann Lauver, Lititz, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup golden raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the buttermilk, butter, salt, baking soda, 1 cup flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 2 minutes. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of loaf.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Buttermilk

Warmed buttermilk will appear curdled.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

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