Best Ever Irish Soda Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Best Ever Irish Soda Bread
70 min.
8
534kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Irish Soda Bread, where tradition meets taste in the most comforting way! This Best Ever Irish Soda Bread recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their morning meal, brunch, or even dessert experience. With its rich, buttery flavor and the sweet surprise of raisins, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity and the use of wholesome ingredients. In just 70 minutes, you can create a warm, golden loaf that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this vegetarian delight serves eight and is packed with flavor, making it an ideal addition to any breakfast table.

Whether you enjoy it plain, slathered with butter, or paired with your favorite jam, this Irish Soda Bread is versatile enough to suit any palate. The combination of baking soda and buttermilk gives it a unique texture that is both tender and slightly crumbly, while the raisins add a touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the bread's savory notes.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe. Your journey to baking the Best Ever Irish Soda Bread starts now!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk at room temperature
  •  eggs at room temperature
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups raisins 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • cake form
  • pastry cutter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter gently into the flour mixture until well combined, and stir in the raisins. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together; lightly beat the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture.
  3. Place the dough into the prepared cake pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the bread has risen and the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. A knife inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein7.96%
Fat25.53%
Carbs66.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.11
Glycemic Load
59.86
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.181738998579%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.65kcal
26.68%
Fat:15.38g
23.67%
Saturated Fat:8.81g
55.06%
Carbohydrates:90.16g
30.05%
Net Carbohydrates:86.63g
31.5%
Sugar:21.15g
23.5%
Cholesterol:96.83mg
32.28%
Sodium:651.44mg
28.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.79g
21.57%
Selenium:28.34µg
40.48%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.64%
Folate:125.62µg
31.41%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.55%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.34%
Iron:3.98mg
22.09%
Vitamin B3:4.05mg
20.26%
Phosphorus:173.17mg
17.32%
Fiber:3.54g
14.15%
Calcium:111.13mg
11.11%
Potassium:378.63mg
10.82%
Vitamin A:517.9IU
10.36%
Copper:0.2mg
9.84%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.26%
Magnesium:28.81mg
7.2%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.3%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.16%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.1%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.9%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.81%
Vitamin C:1.47mg
1.78%
Vitamin K:1.37µg
1.3%
Source:Allrecipes