irish soda bread

6 Pinches
Warren, MI
Updated on Sep 20, 2016

This is an easy bread to make right before dinner and is very delicious. A family favorite

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed black tea
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil

How To Make irish soda bread

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 425 degrees.Oil a pie pan or baking sheet.Combine raisins and tea and let stand 10 minutes.Drain.
  • Step 2
    crush caraway seeds to release fragrance.Whisk flour,wheat flour,baking soda and salt in a bowl and stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
  • Step 3
    Combine buttermilk,brown sugar and oil then stir in slowly into flour mixture just till moistened.
  • Step 4
    Knead dough several times on lightly floured surface. Shape into a ball and place in pan. Flatten to a height of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
  • Step 5
    dust lightly with flour and make a criss cross slash on top of dough.
  • Step 6
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Discover More

Category: Other Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: Irish
Ingredient: Flour

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