Claire Fisk’s Irish Soda Bread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6
Claire Fisk's Irish Soda Bread recipe with raisins and caraway seeds
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Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups raisins ( or a little less to your taste )
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 -4 tablespoons caraway seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
1 loaf
Calories
2342
Sugar
64g
Fat
70g
Irish soda bread is a traditional quick bread made without yeast. The bread gets its rise from the chemical reaction of the buttermilk and baking soda. Claire Fisk's version of Irish soda bread includes raisins for sweetness and caraway seeds for flavor. This bread is perfect for those who want to bake something quick and easy but still delicious. It pairs well with a variety of toppings and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just be sure to make enough, as it tends to disappear quickly!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
3.Cut the butter into small pieces, add to the bowl, and use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds (if using).
5.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together, then stir into the flour mixture until just combined.
6.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds to work the ingredients together.
7.Shape into a round loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8.Cut a deep X into the top of the loaf.
9.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10.Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

Irish soda bread is easy to make and requires few ingredients.

This version includes raisins and caraway seeds for added flavor.

Serves well with butter and jam, cheese, or as a side to soup or stew.

CONS

Soda bread tends to be denser than yeast bread and has a more crumbly texture.

It is best eaten on the day it is made.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses buttermilk, which is lower in fat and calories than regular milk.
Caraway seeds have been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. Raisins are a good source of fiber and vitamins.

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