irish soda bread

anyone have a great recipe?
raisins are a must!

Re: irish soda bread

This is the recipe I have, I never use the caraway seeds, just personal preference. I also use a loaf pan to bake it in. I also think an hour baking time may have been too long, check it around 40 minutes

-3 cups flour
-2/3 cups sugar
-1 tsp baking soda
-2 tsps baking powder
-1 tsp salt
-1 1/2 cup rasins
-1 or 2 tbsp caraway seeds
-1 egg
-1 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 2tsps vinegar)
-3 tbsp butter

Directions
-Put all dry ingredients together (including caraway seeds). Then cut in butter

-Mix egg and buttermilk, then add to dry mix, then add raisins.

-Put in preheated 350 degree oven for about an hour

Re: irish soda bread

This is the one I make every year. I also like it more on the cakey side. I use the dough hook attachment on my mixer to make it.

Irish Soda Bread

3 1/2 c flour
2/3 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c raisins
1 1/3 c buttermilk
2 beaten eggs
4 tsp melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

Mix dry ingredients
Mix liquid ingredients
Mix together until well blended
Grease and flour dish
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes

I have a special dish just for the soda bread but it's very similar to a pie dish. Cover with foil towards the end if you feel it's browning too much.

Re: irish soda bread

The recipe on the friendship buttermilk container is really good. Make it in a bundt pan.

Message edited 3/14/2016 10:39:55 AM.

irish soda bread

Don't knead it too much! Let the liquid moisten the flour and just shape it with floured hands. Yum, now I want some.