Description
This Irish Soda Bread offers an irresistible flavor and simple preparation, perfect for a quick dinner or comfort food experience. With key ingredients like buttermilk and butter, this homemade bread will delight food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups raisins, or currants, optional
- ⅔ cup irish whiskey such as jameson, or 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 oven to 350°F. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray or prepare a cast iron skillet with butter and place it in the oven to preheat.
- If using, soak the raisins in Irish whiskey or juice in a medium bowl while preparing the other ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently, taking care not to overmix.
- Drain the soaking liquid from the raisins and fold them into the dough gently.
- Turn the dough onto the prepared baking sheet or greased skillet, shaping it into a round loaf.
- Score the top of the dough with a large X, cutting about ½ inch deep.
- Brush the surface with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, checking regularly for doneness and even browning. Rotate if necessary.
- Cool completely before slicing. Serve with a pat of butter if desired.
Notes
You can store the bread airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze the bread for up to 3 months, though fresh is best.
Don’t hesitate to check your bread early to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg