Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
70 min.
8
235kcal

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Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a delightful twist on a classic recipe that brings warmth and comfort to any morning meal or brunch gathering. This vegetarian-friendly bread is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect addition to your breakfast table or as a sweet treat for dessert. With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can whip up this delicious bread and have it ready to serve to your family and friends in no time.

The unique combination of all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a touch of sugar creates a tender crumb, while the raisins add a burst of sweetness that complements the bread's rustic flavor. The aroma of freshly baked soda bread wafting through your kitchen is sure to entice everyone, making it hard to resist a warm slice straight from the oven.

Whether you enjoy it slathered with butter, paired with a cup of tea, or simply on its own, this Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a versatile recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of this delightful bread that captures the essence of traditional Irish baking!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into cubes
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.7 cup raisins 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter cake pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend.
  3. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Make well in center of flour mixture.
  4. Add buttermilk. Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk to blend.
  5. Mix in raisins.
  6. Using floured hands, shape dough into ball.
  7. Transfer to prepared pan and flatten slightly (dough will not come to edges of pan).
  8. Sprinkle dough with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  9. Bake bread until brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer to rack.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat21.27%
Carbs71.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.11
Glycemic Load
28.23
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.6017391033795%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.03kcal
11.75%
Fat:5.65g
8.69%
Saturated Fat:3.34g
20.87%
Carbohydrates:42.47g
14.16%
Net Carbohydrates:40.81g
14.84%
Sugar:9.04g
10.04%
Cholesterol:14.59mg
4.86%
Sodium:542.13mg
23.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.54g
9.08%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.21%
Selenium:11.88µg
16.97%
Folate:59.21µg
14.8%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.6%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.39%
Iron:1.86mg
10.34%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.04%
Calcium:88.16mg
8.82%
Phosphorus:86mg
8.6%
Fiber:1.67g
6.67%
Potassium:175.24mg
5.01%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin A:180.7IU
3.61%
Magnesium:13.81mg
3.45%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.62%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.45%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.41%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious
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