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Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Soda bread is an easy bread and this Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is chewy, flavorful, slightly sweet and perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Breads & Muffins
Servings 14
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or up to 1/2 cup more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups oatmeal
  • 2 Tablespoons caraway
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup raisins or currants

Instructions
 

  • Combine dry ingredients except for raisins. Rub in the butter with your fingers. Stir in the buttermilk, mixing well. Add raisins and additional flour as needed if too soft. Dough should be sticky but hold a shape. Mix with a dough hook or knead by hand for a couple minutes.
  • On a parchment-lined cookie sheet, shape into a flattened ball about 10 inches in diameter. Cut a cross in the top.

    Bake at 350 F for 50-60 min. Let cool before cutting.

Notes

This is a dense, hearty (very flavorful) bread, so don't fear your baking soda is old when it doesn't come our light and fluffy!

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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