Ultimate Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Recipe Details

Servings:
20
Yield:
2 8×4-inch loaves

Ingredients

  • 4cupsall-purpose flour

  • cupwhite sugar

  • ½cupmargarine

  • 5teaspoonsbaking powder

  • 2eggs

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 2tablespoonscaraway seed

  • 2 ½cupsraisins

  • 2cupsbuttermilk

  • 3tablespoonsmilk (Optional)

  • 3tablespoonssour cream (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to press in butter or margarine, like a pie crust. When mixture looks fine and crumbly, add raisins and caraway seeds. Mix together and then add eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream. If mixture is not moist, add milk. Pour into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans or a frying pan.

  2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe20
Calories237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
333mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
19g
Protein
5g
10%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
123mg
9%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
225mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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