Mom's Irish Soda Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Mom's Irish Soda Bread
75 min.
8
463kcal

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There's something truly special about a warm loaf of Irish soda bread, and this recipe, lovingly passed down from my mom, captures that essence perfectly. With its golden crust and soft, tender interior, this bread is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a delightful way to start your day. Whether you're enjoying it for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert, each slice is a comforting reminder of home.

What sets this Irish soda bread apart is the addition of golden raisins, which infuse a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements the rich, buttery flavor. The combination of baking powder and baking soda gives the bread its signature rise, creating a light and airy texture that is simply irresistible. Plus, it's vegetarian-friendly, making it a great option for everyone at the table.

In just 75 minutes, you can have a freshly baked loaf that fills your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of baking bread. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this recipe serves eight, ensuring there's plenty to go around. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a delicious piece of culinary tradition that will surely become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter divided melted
  • cup buttermilk divided
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups golden raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • toothpicks
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the buttermilk into a small bowl; place remainder of 1 cup buttermilk into a separate bowl.
  4. Stir golden raisins into the larger amount of buttermilk and allow raisins to soak while you complete the remaining steps.
  5. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the melted butter into the small bowl with the tablespoon of buttermilk; stir to combine and set aside. Set remaining melted butter aside.
  6. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  7. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in reserved butter, and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Mix the egg into the flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
  9. Mix the soaked raisins with buttermilk into dough and shape dough into a ball.
  10. Place the ball of dough into prepared pie dish and lightly pat dough down so top is slightly domed.
  11. Use a sharp knife to cut two crisscrossing lines through the center of the loaf about 1/4 inch deep.
  12. Thoroughly brush buttermilk and butter mixture over the loaf, getting the mixture into the crevices.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven until loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein7.78%
Fat26.36%
Carbs65.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.84
Glycemic Load
51.34
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.020869659341%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.74mg
Quercetin
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.65kcal
23.13%
Fat:13.78g
21.2%
Saturated Fat:8.17g
51.08%
Carbohydrates:77.47g
25.82%
Net Carbohydrates:74.69g
27.16%
Sugar:23.99g
26.66%
Cholesterol:54.26mg
18.09%
Sodium:576.25mg
25.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.15g
18.31%
Selenium:24.36µg
34.8%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.99%
Folate:119.7µg
29.93%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.08%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.68%
Iron:3.66mg
20.36%
Vitamin B3:4.04mg
20.19%
Phosphorus:171.43mg
17.14%
Calcium:153.06mg
15.31%
Fiber:2.78g
11.11%
Copper:0.2mg
10.04%
Potassium:321.64mg
9.19%
Vitamin A:433.75IU
8.67%
Magnesium:27.62mg
6.9%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.79%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.26%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.82%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.52%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.19%
Vitamin K:2.24µg
2.13%
Vitamin C:0.87mg
1.05%
Source:Allrecipes