Irish Soda Bread
A classic Irish soda bread with a tender crumb, golden crust, and plump raisins — made in one bowl with no yeast and ready in under an hour.
60 minutes, 10 Servings
A classic Irish soda bread with a tender crumb, golden crust, and plump raisins — made in one bowl with no yeast and ready in under an hour.
60 minutes, 10 Servings
Ingredients
| 4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 2 Tbsp | Granulated sugar |
| 1½ tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 4 Tbsp | Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces |
| ¾ cup | Raisins |
| 1½ cups | Buttermilk |
| 1 | Large egg |
Preparation
| 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. |
| 2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl . |
| 3. Add the cold butter pieces and work them into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. |
| 4. Stir in the raisins. |
| 5. Whisk together the buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl . |
| 6. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms. |
| 7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, about 10 seconds, until it just comes together. |
| 8. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 8 inches in diameter and place it on the prepared baking sheet. |
| 9. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep X across the top of the loaf, about ½ inch deep. |
| 10. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the loaf is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. |
| 11. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. |
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