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    Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Published: Mar 10, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2022 by lynnswayoflife · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Moist and full of raisins, this easy and non-traditional Irish Soda Bread is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Slather a piece with butter and enjoy throughout March!

    A slice of irish soda bread with butter on it

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    What's Irish Soda Bread?

    Full disclosure, my family is in no way, shape, or form Irish. This is probably not a traditional Irish Soda Bread, but it's one by Italian grandma has been making for years and years and it is a family favorite and always has.

    Irish Soda Bread is different than yeasted breads because it uses baking soda to get the bread to rise. It is usually full of some sort of dried fruit, traditionally that is raisins.

    A slice of bread is on a plate

    Ingredients to Note

    Baking Soda- Baking soda is what gives the Irish "Soda" Bread it's name. Instead of yeast and letting the dough proof and rise, the baking soda does all of that for you in the oven.

    Sour Cream- Because we are using baking soda to get the bread to rise, you need an acid to activate the baking soda. The sour cream acts as that acid to activate the baking soda. Traditionally, Irish Soda Bread has buttermilk, but I think the sour cream gives the bread a moister, denser crumb making it perfect to toast and melt butter over.

    Raisins- Use regular raisins or golden raisins in this recipe, both would be equally as good. Caraway seeds are often added to Irish Soda Bread, but for this recipe we are not adding any.

    Three pieces of Irish soda bread are on a cutting board with a butter knife

    How to Make This Bread

    This bread is very heavy and thick, so if you have a stand mixer I would suggest using it.

    In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add all the ingredients to the bowl. Mix on low until everything is combined and the dough is cohesive. When combined, the dough is very sticky, so don't be alarmed if it seems wetter than it should be.

    Grease and flour two loaf pans. Make sure to grease and flour two loaf pans really well because this bread can and will easily stick to the sides.

    Evenly divide the dough between the two loaf pans and mark a slit in the top of the dough if you can. The dough is very wet so it might be difficult to do so, but try to get as many slits in the loaf as you can.

    Bake the bread at 375 degrees for at least 1 hour, or until a knife is inserted into the middle and it comes out clean. Turn the loaves onto a wire rack and allow them to cool before serving.

    Three pieces of bread are on a cutting board

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use loaf pans?

    You can use a loaf pan or I used a cast iron skillet for these pictures. Just be use to butter and flour whatever vessel you are using. Because the dough is so wet, I wouldn't suggest baking it directly on a baking sheet in the oven. It would not be able to hold it's shape.

    Is this a traditional Irish Soda Bread?

    It's not. This bread uses baking powder as well as baking soda and does not have caraway seeds. It also uses sour cream instead of buttermilk. This recipe was given to my grandmother from one of her friends wayyy back in the day when she was working as a seamstress. It's become a family favorite and I wanted to share with everyone this delicious bread.

    How do I store this bread?

    Once the bread is cooled, it will last for about a week on the counter in a Ziploc bag. If you want so freeze it, once again wait until it cools and then put it in a Ziploc bag. It will freeze well for about three months. Let it thaw on the counter and then serve.

    The bread is in a cast iron skillet

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    The Irish soda bread is in a skillet on a cutting board
    A slice of irish soda bread with butter on it

    Easy Irish Soda Bread

    This non traditional Irish Soda bread has been a classic in my non Irish family for many years! It is moist and full of sweet raisins. Perfect for breakfast slathered in creamy butter.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Slices
    Calories 256 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 4 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 cup Raisins
    • 16 oz Full Fat Sour Cream
    • 3 Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°.
    • Grease and flour two loaf pans or one large cast iron skillet. Make sure to grease and flour them well so the bread does not stick.
    • Mix all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Mix on low for 2-3 minutes until the dough comes together. The dough will be very wet and sticky.
    • Pour the dough into the two prepared loaf pans or cast iron skillet. Bake for one hour or until a knife is inserted into the middle and comes out clean.
    • Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before cutting.

    Notes

    • Irish Soda Bread will last in a Ziploc bag for about a week, or frozen in a Ziploc bag for up to three months.
    • You can make this recipe in two loaf pans or one large cast iron skillet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Easy Irish Soda Bread, How to Make Irish Soda Bread, Irish Soda Bread
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