Irish Rosie's Irish Soda Bread

Experience the heartwarming taste of tradition with Irish Rosie's Irish Soda Bread, a timeless recipe perfect for St. Patrick's Day or an everyday comfort bake. This classic quick bread combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and buttermilk, with optional raisins for a touch of natural sweetness. The cold, cubed butter is worked into the dough by hand, creating a tender crumb, while an iconic "X" scored into the top ensures even baking. Ready in just one hour from start to finish, this rustic loaf boasts a golden crust and soft interior, ideal for slathering with butter or pairing with hearty stews. Discover the joy of homemade Irish soda bread with this easy recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1.75 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

If using raisins, stir them into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently, just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 8

Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Using a sharp knife, score a deep 'X' into the top of the loaf. This helps the bread cook evenly and allows it to expand as it bakes.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or your favorite spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3229.6

Total Fat 73.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 390.5mg	0%
Sodium 4685.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 575.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 173.6g
Protein 75.6g	0%

Vitamin D 303.8IU	0%
Calcium 702.1mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 2453.6mg	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: 20.2%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 70.5%