Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Traditional Irish bread is a must have on Saint Patrick's Day. A slightly sweeter, and way more delicious Irish bread than you're used to.
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter or shortening room temp
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- Rum or Irish whiskey for soaking raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Soak raisins in a small bowl with a splash of rum or Irish whiskey, set aside.
- Mix sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Slice butter and work into dry ingredients with a spoon (do not melt butter). Add strained raisins and mix well. The mixture should be crumbly.
- Make a hole in the center of the mixture and add eggs and milk. Stir with a butter knife until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of the bowl.
- Toss onto a well-floured surface and with floured hands, knead lightly until a soft ball is formed.
- Place in a greased 9-10 inch cast iron skillet. Make a cross on the top of the loaf and brush with milk or beaten egg for extra shininess.
- Sprinkle top with sugar and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. It's done when golden brown on the top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve warm with butter and a cold Guinness.
Notes
The dough can be divided into two equal loaves and alternatively baked on a greased baking sheet, baked the same way.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.1g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 12.6g