Irish Soda Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Irish Soda Bread
120 min.
8
348kcal

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Irish Soda Bread is a delightful and traditional recipe that brings the warmth of Irish kitchens right to your home. This vegetarian bread is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying, making it the perfect addition to your morning meal, brunch, or even as a sweet dessert. With its unique combination of caraway seeds and raisins, this bread offers a wonderful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

What sets Irish Soda Bread apart is its simplicity and the use of baking soda as a leavening agent, which means there's no need for yeast or lengthy rising times. In just about 120 minutes, you can have a fresh, golden-brown loaf ready to enjoy. The rich aroma of baking bread will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table.

Each slice of this hearty bread is packed with 348 calories, making it a fulfilling option for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. The combination of all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a touch of melted butter creates a soft, tender crumb that pairs beautifully with butter, jam, or even a slice of cheese. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or simply looking for a comforting recipe to share with family and friends, Irish Soda Bread is sure to impress and satisfy.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons caraway seeds 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.8 cups buttermilk well-shaken
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup raisins 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour a large baking sheet, knocking off excess flour.
  2. Sift together 4 cups flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and stir in sugar, caraway, and raisins.
  3. Add buttermilk and stir just until dough is evenly moistened but still lumpy.
  4. Transfer dough to a well-floured surface and gently knead with floured hands about 8 times to form a soft but slightly less sticky dough. Halve dough and form into 2 balls. Pat out each ball into a domed 6-inch round on baking sheet.
  5. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep X on top of each loaf with a sharp knife, then brush loaves with butter.
  6. Bake in middle of oven until golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Transfer loaves to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein10.1%
Fat14%
Carbs75.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.36
Glycemic Load
43.98
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.080434718858%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.32kcal
17.42%
Fat:5.46g
8.39%
Saturated Fat:2.93g
18.32%
Carbohydrates:66.54g
22.18%
Net Carbohydrates:63.19g
22.98%
Sugar:4.24g
4.71%
Cholesterol:13.3mg
4.43%
Sodium:557.93mg
24.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.85g
17.7%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
36.01%
Selenium:23.42µg
33.46%
Folate:117.76µg
29.44%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.75%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.62%
Vitamin B3:3.98mg
19.91%
Iron:3.57mg
19.84%
Fiber:3.35g
13.39%
Phosphorus:132.95mg
13.29%
Potassium:303.41mg
8.67%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Calcium:83.61mg
8.36%
Magnesium:27.42mg
6.85%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.9%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.85%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.23%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.12%
Vitamin A:178.17IU
3.56%
Vitamin C:1.22mg
1.47%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious