Irish Soda Bread with a delicious golden crust on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside, and generously studded with plump raisins is the best quick bread loaf you’ll ever have! It’s perfect for all your St. Patrick’s celebrations but just as good all year long.
Here are a few helpful tips on how to make the best Irish Soda Bread at home:
- Quick breads use baking powder as the leavening agent. Check the expiration of your baking powder and make sure it’s fresh to ensure a full rise.
- Preheat your oven before you start preparing the batter. You don’t want the batter to stand too long before it goes into the oven as it may cause the middle of the bread to sink.
- For a moist, tender crumb, do NOT overmix the batter. Once you add the liquid to the flour mixture, stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing the batter will result in peaks, tunnels, and tough texture. A few lumps here and there are GOOD.
- Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture instead of pouring the liquid ingredients all over. This will help you combine the wet and dry ingredients uniformly, preventing overmixing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
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Grease a round casserole or loaf pan and set aside.
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In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add butter and cut into the flour using a pastry blender. Add raisins.
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In a small bowl, combine eggs and buttermilk. Whisk together until well-blended.
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Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid. Mix together just until combined.
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Spoon mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake in a 350 F oven for 1 hour.
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Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool. Remove from pan and slice into desired thickness.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 145g, Calories: 395kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 385mg, Potassium: 427mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 490IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 138mg, Iron: 3mg
Recipe and photos by onionringsandthings.com©
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