Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    481

A taste of tradition, this Irish Soda Bread is a delightful blend of sweet and savory, perfect for any occasion. The aroma of caraway and the bursts of juicy currants will transport you straight to the Emerald Isle.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    220 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in raisins, currants, and caraway seeds. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir with a spoon until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Gently knead 8 to 10 times, just enough to bring the dough together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a round. Place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Using a sharp knife, cut a cross into the top of each round, about 1/2 inch deep. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. (35 minutes)

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Recipe View Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (20 minutes)

For best results, use cold butter straight from the refrigerator.
Don't over-knead the dough, as this will result in a tough bread.
Serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey or jam.
The cross cut into the top of the bread is not just for decoration; it helps the bread to cook evenly.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 160 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Bradley Runolfsson

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the bread comes out perfect every time! Thank you!

  • Anabelle Parisian

    I accidentally overmixed the dough, and the bread was a bit tough, but it still tasted great!

  • Joanie Bogisich

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The caraway seeds add such a lovely flavor.

  • Destin Johnson

    I added a pinch of cinnamon, and it added a wonderful warmth to the bread.

  • Bernadette Stanton

    The bread was a little dry, so next time, I'll try adding a bit more milk.

  • Gerda Bahringer

    So simple to make and incredibly delicious! Thank you for sharing!

  • Zoila Ziemann

    My family loves this bread! It's become a tradition in our house for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Dejah Macejkovic

    I used buttermilk instead of milk, and it was fantastic!

  • Jorge Darewintheiser

    This is the best Irish soda bread recipe I've ever tried!

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