Died and Gone to Heaven Irish Soda Bread

Experience pure baking bliss with our "Died and Gone to Heaven Irish Soda Bread" recipe—a perfect blend of tradition and indulgence. This deliciously moist and tender bread features a buttery, golden crust and is studded with sweet raisins or currants for a touch of irresistible sweetness. Made with buttermilk and a hint of sour cream, the dough comes together easily without yeast, making it a foolproof and time-efficient bake. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven with a pat of butter or alongside a hearty stew, this Irish soda bread lives up to its name, delivering divine flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you crave comforting homemade bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1.5 cups raisins or currants
• 1.75 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Fold in the raisins (or currants) gently to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.

Step 5

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and sour cream until completely smooth.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir just until a sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently 4–5 times to bring it together into a cohesive round loaf.

Step 8

Place the dough into the prepared baking pan. Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow 'X' into the top of the loaf to help it bake evenly.

Step 9

Brush the top of the dough with the melted unsalted butter for a golden crust.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and serve your heavenly Irish soda bread warm with butter, jam, or as is. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4648.1

Total Fat 143.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 572.9mg	0%
Sodium 5199.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 789.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 371.8g
Protein 82.1g	0%

Vitamin D 294.1IU	0%
Calcium 879.1mg	0%
Iron 27.9mg	0%
Potassium 2983.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 66.1%