Irish Soda Bread
Classic Irish Soda Bread made with buttermilk, dried fruit, and caraway seeds. A slightly sweet, tender quick bread ready in under an hour.
Servings: 1 Loaf
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruit bits such as raisins or mixed dried fruit
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a round baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, caraway seeds, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the dried fruit bits until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and 1 egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet or dish. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep “X” across the top of the loaf.
- Lightly beat the remaining egg and brush over the dough.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough or the bread may become dense.
- If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.