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Irish Soda Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Carol Fritz

"I'm allergic to yeast, so I appreciate recipes for quick breads, biscuits and soda breads. This tender loaf that's dotted with golden raisins is great, It's one way I can enjoy toast for breakfast. --Carol Fritz of Fulton, Illinois"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 6-8 times.
  2. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; pat into a 7-in. round loaf. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. cross about 1/4 in. deep on top of the loaf. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals 181 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 265 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by Angela Watts
This is the soda bread I remember making as a little girl. Perfect as is or with rasins. Not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by TYLERLUPTON
great!! will use this one again.. I couldn't get my hands on some butter milk so i used 1cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by Sherry
This bread is excellent! Got rave reviews from friends at dinner tonight. Great texture for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by GLEAM
First time making Irish soda bread and I'm not sure if it came out completely right, it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by Hatchi
I have never rated a recipe before now. In the words of Rachel Ray - Yum-O! It's St. Patrick's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by Stephanie
This came out so YUMMY!! I left out the raisins and had to use milk with a little vinegar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Amanda C
Fabulous! I only used 3 cups flour and 2-2 1/2 cups skim milk eye balling it until the dough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by kcosta3
Just made Irish Soda Bread for the first time using this recipe. It was absolutely delicious!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by STEPHENCRIM
This is my first soda bread that finally came out perfect. I've tried other recipes that were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Kalie