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Simply Incredible Irish Soda Bread

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This recipe for simply incredible Irish soda bread is classic and foolproof. Plus it’s the best Irish Soda Bread you will ever have.

Irish soda bread slices with raisins on a black counter

Simply Incredible Irish Soda Bread and has been in my repertoire for many years now. Easy to make, foolproof and delicious. Family and guests rave about it and I’ve never looked elsewhere when creating this traditional quick bread. It’s hearty but moist. The inside is almost creamy and the crust is perfectly crunchy. Use real buttermilk and I highly recommend the raisins, though you could use currants if you like.

Irish Soda Bread dough in the mixing bowl

Just a few ingredients are necessary and the most important here – real buttermilk and raisins. The contrast of sour and sweet is perfectly balanced within the dense slices that my family loves.

Irish soda bread on baking tray

The rough dough gets turned out, quickly kneaded, flattened and slashed before going in the oven for about 40 minutes. And then…

baked irish soda bread on parchment

Doesn’t this look perfectly rustic? And perfectly Irish?

close up of irish soda bread slice with raisins

Serve it on St. Patrick’s Day with your favorite Irish Stew or Corned Beef Brisket. Actually, make it any time of year. This bread is great with any hearty breakfast, soup or stew or roast beef dinner.

Irish soda bread slices with butter

 

A nice helping of creamy butter is all you need and leftovers are amazing with hot coffee or tea.

Trust me and give this simply incredible Irish Soda Bread a try. This is one recipe where simple is simply perfect. No blarney… 😉

Irish Soda Bread slices with butter
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Simply Incredible Irish Soda Bread

This is a very quick, sweet bread that goes perfectly with Corned Beef Brisket Dinner. Don't pass this up, you won't be sorry.
Course Quick Bread
Cuisine Ireland
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 large slices
Calories 240
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup raisins
  • 1 ½ cup fresh buttermilk, I have only used real buttermilk here, so cannot speak to whether buttermilk substitute will be sufficient.

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees. Place parchment on a baking sheet, or lightly grease and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, place in the order listed, 3 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon powder, ½ teaspoon soda, and ½ teaspoon salt . Add the raisins and give everything a quick whisk.
  • Add all 1 ½ cup buttermilk and on low speed, mix until it forms a soft dough, about 30 seconds. You can do this by hand if you like. There will/may be some dry ingredients and possibly a few raisins that just won't mix in. That is fine.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until it's a smooth ball, only another 20-30 seconds.
  • Place the ball of dough onto the baking sheet and press to spread and flatten the dough. Slash the top with a sharp knife. Pat the top with some of the excess flour. This will give the bread a nice rustic finish.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until bread is just golden.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with softened butter.
Nutrition Facts
Simply Incredible Irish Soda Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
Sodium 179mg8%
Potassium 340mg10%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Published on March 16, 2015

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  1. anna w says

    March 7, 2022 at 6:37 AM

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe several times now and it comes out exactly the way I want Irish Soda Bread to taste….this makes me so happy because I had lost my family favorite recipe for Soda Bread and this recipe is just the same as the one I lost. Thank you for sharing Sally, I love searching for recipes on your blog.

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 7, 2022 at 8:52 PM

      Thanks, Anna! This recipe is so simple but just right and I’m glad you found it!

      Reply
  2. meg coombs says

    March 7, 2022 at 6:35 AM

    5 stars
    Easy to make and absolutely delicious! NEVER buying store brand again. This is too easy not to make yourself. Thank You Sally, this was just wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Kevin says

    April 26, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    4 stars
    Super good tasty bread. I put in two cups of raisins because I like it decadent and forgot the salt but didn’t miss it. Thank you

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      April 27, 2018 at 4:15 AM

      I like a lot of raisins in mine too!

      Reply
  4. Anna says

    March 17, 2018 at 10:58 PM

    Delicious flavor and the least dry soda bread I’ve ever had! BUT my dough came out much much wetter than yours looks in the photo. In fact, I couldn’t really knead it at all. I made 3 batches and they all came out that way. The baked loaves are very large and rather flat – sort of like round focaccia – but very tasty.

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 18, 2018 at 12:37 AM

      Anna, well I’m glad it was not dry and it was good but that is weird that it was so wet and flat. I’ve made this recipe for years and never felt that. I’m actually just about to make it for our dinner and I’ll check back with you.

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      • Sally Humeniuk says

        March 18, 2018 at 1:11 AM

        Hmmmm, you are right! Let me do some research over the week and I’ll find out where my error is.

        Reply
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