Simply Incredible Irish Soda Bread

4.50 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Quick Bread

Cuisine: Ireland

Servings: large slices

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Good Dinner Mom

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.

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.