Irish SODA Bread
- 15m Prep Time
- 45m Cook Time
- 1h 0mReady In
A simple, traditional Irish soda bread with raisins. This dense, slightly sweet loaf is perfect for breakfast or tea.
Ingredients
- 532 ml flour
- 14.8 ml baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 237 ml buttermilk
- 473 ml raisins plumped in water and drained
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 68.4 mg
- Iron: 2.64 mg
- Magnesium: 25.8 mg
- Phosphorus: 132 mg
- Potassium: 410 mg
- Zinc: 0.63 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 532 ml flour
- 14.8 ml baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 237 ml buttermilk
Prepare
- 473 ml raisins, plumped in water and drained
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
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Step 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2¼ cups flour and 1 tablespoon baking soda.
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Step 3.
In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs, then stir in 1 cup buttermilk until combined.
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Step 4.
Pour the egg-buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
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Step 5.
Fold in 2 cups plumped and drained raisins until evenly distributed.
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Step 6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, just until it comes together—do not overwork.
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Step 7.
Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. The dough will be sticky.
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Step 8.
Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 9.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.