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chocolate irish soda bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rhonda Wheeler
Warren, MI

This is so easy and tastes great right out of the oven.Chocolate adds a bit of sweatness too. This makes one loaf and is great for any meal.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min

Ingredients For chocolate irish soda bread

  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 3 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 c
    buttermilk or milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp
    water

How To Make chocolate irish soda bread

  • 1
    Combine in bowl flour,sugar,baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using 2 knives,cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 2
    Stir in raisins and chocolate chips.
  • 3
    In a bowl combine milk and egg and beat well. Add to flour mixture and stir till dry ingredients are moistened.
  • 4
    On floured surface knead dough about 3 minutes and then shape into flattened ball.
  • 5
    Place on greased cookie sheet or baking pan to fit.Put an X on top of dough with a sharp knife about 1/2 inch deep.
  • 6
    Combine egg yolk and water and brush on top of bread.
  • 7
    Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes till golden.

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