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Soda Bread
This Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a timeless favorite, combining a soft, tender crumb with just the right hint of sweetness. With its golden crust and iconic cross on top, it’s a simple yet impressive bread that’s perfect for breakfast, tea, or serving alongside your favorite meals.
Servings 8
Calories 442kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter unsalted, cold and cubed
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times. Just enough to bring it together. Shape it into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf on the baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross (about ¼ inch) into the top of the dough.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Depending on the thickness of the slices you may get 8-10 slices per loaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg