Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a delightful quick bread that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. With its golden crust and soft, tender crumb speckled with sweet, plump raisins, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a cozy accompaniment to tea. This easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with a buttery aroma, making it an irresistible treat for family gatherings or quiet moments at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup raisins
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Incorporate the softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the raisins and gradually stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
- Turn out onto a floured surface, knead gently to combine, and shape into a round loaf about one inch high.
- Score an 'X' on top of the loaf and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg