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Irish Soda Bread Recipe
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Irish Soda Bread

Moist and delicious Irish oda Bread
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 283cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. cold butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs - divided (one for batter and one for coating)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup raisins
  • optional - 2 tsp. of caraway seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large bowl...Whisk flour, sugar, powder, soda, and salt together
  • Add the butter to the flour mixture, and cut in with a fork
  • In a small bowl mix the sour cream, one of the eggs, and buttermilk
  • Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture
  • Mix
  • Fold in raisins and optional caraway
  • Set a piece of wax paper on your work surface, lightly flour the wax paper
  • Lightly knead the dough
  • Place parchment paper on your baking sheet or inside your iron skillet
  • Spray the parchment paper with spray oil
  • Shape the dough into a round loaf
  • Place it on the greased baking sheet or iron skillet
  • Cut an X in the top of the bread loaf
  • Whisk the remaining egg and brush it on the top of the loaf
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes

Notes

  • Best if served warm with a dollop of butter
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 283cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg