Irish Soda Bread

Health score
54%
Irish Soda Bread
55 min.
1
1789kcal

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Irish Soda Bread is a delightful and traditional recipe that brings the warmth of Irish kitchens right to your home. With its rustic charm and simple ingredients, this bread is perfect for any meal of the day, whether you're enjoying a cozy breakfast, a leisurely brunch, or even as a sweet treat for dessert. The unique combination of baking soda and buttermilk gives this bread its characteristic rise and tender crumb, making it a favorite among bread lovers.

What sets Irish Soda Bread apart is its versatility. You can enjoy it plain, slathered with butter, or even with a sprinkle of sugar for a touch of sweetness. Adding raisins introduces a delightful burst of flavor, making each bite a little more special. Plus, this recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, taking just about 55 minutes from start to finish, which means you can have freshly baked bread ready in no time!

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Irish Soda Bread recipe is sure to impress. The warm, golden crust and soft, fluffy interior will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the aroma of freshly baked bread fill your home. It's time to create a delicious loaf that embodies the spirit of Ireland!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Grease cookie sheet.
  2. Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in raisins and just enough buttermilk so dough leaves side of bowl.
  3. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Shape into round loaf, about 6 1/2 inches in diameter.
  4. Place on cookie sheet.
  5. Cut an X shape about 1/2 inch deep through loaf with floured knife.
  6. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Brush with butter or margarine, softened, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1789kcal
Protein8.86%
Fat21.71%
Carbs69.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
326.89
Glycemic Load
213.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
46.561304574427%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1788.67kcal
89.43%
Fat:43.17g
66.41%
Saturated Fat:11g
68.78%
Carbohydrates:310.57g
103.52%
Net Carbohydrates:298.84g
108.67%
Sugar:33.58g
37.31%
Cholesterol:19.8mg
6.6%
Sodium:3286.22mg
142.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.66g
79.31%
Vitamin B1:2.6mg
173.07%
Selenium:113.05µg
161.5%
Folate:582.74µg
145.69%
Vitamin B2:1.96mg
115.38%
Manganese:2.27mg
113.59%
Vitamin B3:19.16mg
95.8%
Iron:16.27mg
90.38%
Phosphorus:624.05mg
62.4%
Calcium:516.01mg
51.6%
Fiber:11.73g
46.93%
Vitamin A:1799.34IU
35.99%
Copper:0.64mg
32.2%
Potassium:995.28mg
28.44%
Magnesium:103.62mg
25.91%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.1%
Zinc:2.96mg
19.76%
Vitamin D:2.34µg
15.6%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.85%
Vitamin B12:0.87µg
14.5%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.77%
Vitamin C:2.69mg
3.27%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%