Description
This Irish Soda Bread is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring the richness of buttermilk and a hint of whiskey. Perfect as a quick side for dinner or a comforting snack, it’s easy to prepare and delivers a warm, homemade taste that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups raisins, or currants, optional*
- ⅔ cup irish whiskey such as jameson, or apple juice or white grape juice, optional
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk*
- 2 large eggs + 2 yolks, use the extra whites for an omelette or scrambled eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, optional (granulated sugar may be substituted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Alternatively, preheat a cast iron skillet and grease it with butter.
- If using raisins, soak them in whiskey or juice in a medium bowl while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, yolks, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, and granulated sugar.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- If using soaked raisins, drain them and fold into the dough gently without overmixing.
- Transfer the dough to the baking sheet or greased skillet, shaping it into a round loaf.
- Score the top with an X about half an inch deep using a large knife.
- Brush with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden-browned and cooked through, ensuring to rotate midway for even baking.
- Cool completely before slicing. Serve with butter.
Notes
Soaking the raisins enhances their sweetness and flavor.
Store bread airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
For an easier cleanup, use parchment paper on the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg