My best friend, Rita, shared this irresistible Irish soda bread recipe. It bakes up high, with a golden brown top and a combination of sweet and savory flavors. —Jan Alfano, Prescott, Arizona
Favorite Irish Soda Bread
Favorite Irish Soda Bread
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yield
1 loaf (12 wedges)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Stir in raisins. Set aside 1 tablespoon beaten egg. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, oil and remaining eggs; stir into flour mixture just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Transfer dough to a greased 9-in. round baking pan; brush top with reserved egg.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1 wedge: 227 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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