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Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk and Raisins

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe featuring a tender crumb, tangy buttermilk, and sweet raisins. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups (415ml) buttermilk (or 1 3/4 cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (115g) raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until combined.
  3. Stir in the raisins, tossing them in the flour mixture to prevent sinking.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and melted butter, ensuring butter is not too hot.
  5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Dough will be shaggy and sticky.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently about 5 times to bring it together. Shape into an 8-inch (20 cm) round loaf.
  7. Place loaf on baking sheet or pan. Score a deep cross about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) deep on top with a sharp knife.
  8. Bake in the center of the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid a tough crumb. Use fresh baking soda for proper rise. Room temperature buttermilk reacts best. Score the loaf deeply for even baking. Check doneness by tapping the bottom for a hollow sound.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, buttermilk bread, quick bread, raisins, easy bread recipe, cozy bread, homemade loaf

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