Description
This Irish Soda Bread is a delightful treat that combines the rich taste of buttermilk with the sweetness of raisins or currants. Enjoy its easy preparation and comforting flavor, perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups raisins or currants, optional
- ⅔ cup Irish whiskey (such as Jameson), apple juice, or white grape juice, optional
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs + 2 yolks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
- If using raisins, soak them in Irish whiskey or juice in a medium bowl while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk together.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and sugar, whisking until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and stir gently, being careful not to overmix.
- If using soaked raisins, drain them and fold into the dough without overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet or greased cast iron skillet, shaping it into a round loaf.
- Score the dough with a large knife by making a shallow X on top.
- Brush the remaining melted butter over the loaf's surface and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and cooked through, rotating halfway.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Serve warm with butter, if desired.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, consider soaking the raisins overnight.
Make sure to check the bread regularly after 45 minutes as baking times may vary by oven.
Store the bread airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg