Description
This Irish Soda Bread is a delicious, homemade delight featuring buttermilk and raisins. It’s easy to prepare and perfect as a side or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk*
- 1 large egg (optional, see note)
- 4 and 1/4 cups (531g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for your hands and counter
- 3 tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed*
- optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Choose your baking pan: use a parchment-lined baking sheet, a seasoned cast iron skillet, or a greased cake pan. If using a Dutch oven, bake without the lid.
- In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then add raisins.
- Pour in the buttermilk mixture and fold until the dough is thick. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 30 seconds until moist. Add more flour if too sticky.
- Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to the prepared pan. Score the top with a sharp knife, making a slash or X about 1/2 inch deep.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, using a thermometer to check for 195°F (90°C). Tent with foil if browning quickly.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
The egg is optional for a richer flavor.
Store leftover bread wrapped tightly in foil to keep it fresh.
Slice and enjoy with butter or your favorite spreads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg