Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

this is a really delicious, moist bread - but not quite how I envision irish soda bread. still, definitely worth the bake! I think dried cranberries or another fruit sweeter than raisins does it best justice.

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C. Meitzner

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Home Town: Old Bridge, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

This was great! Definitely not your typical irish soda bread. It had the right flavor but a much moister texture. It was delicious alone and spread with butter with dinner. I used 2 mini packages of raisins and sprinkled them on the top before I baked it since I knew some people do not like raisins in their bread. It was a hit. Oh, and I doubled the sugar :)

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HFOLINO

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

Absolutely delicious! I really want to give this recipe a 5, but like another reviewer said, it's missing one key ingredient: raisins. I'm not a huge fan or raisins, but I'm so glad I added them (a little less than 1 c., next time, I'll add a heaping cup full). Not Irish Soda bread whatsoever, but really really good.. think banana or pumpkin bread texture. Thanks so much and I will be making this again and again!

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Jules

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Home Town: Fremont, California, USA

Living In: San Jose, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

The bread got rave reviews at St. Patrick's Day dinner. It was done at about 50 minutes, so make sure you check early.

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Joe Mahoney

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Home Town: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: State College, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

Made it Sunday night, it was wonderful. Gets better with age as well!

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msumissa

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

It's ok, but nothing special. I added 1 cup dark raisins to the batter as some of the reviews stated. It looks beautiful, but lacking flavor. It's kind of like a loaf of biscuit-raisin bread. Maybe adding some cinnamon would give it more flavor. Sorry, but I won't make it again.

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Sandy (AZ)

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Easy to make, good flavor. I added raisins, too. I had a better recipe that someone gave me but couldn't locate it. This one was very good but not great.

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VVGROVER

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

This was a very easy and delicious recipe. I used the irish soda bread in the Irish Breakfast recipe. I also used 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds and a 1 cup of raisins suggested by other reviews for the bread. The raisins and caraway seeds really go good together with a unique taste I haven't had before.

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angie

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Home Town: Amarillo, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

This was my first attempt at making Soda Bread and it turned out wonderful. I know the recipe says to let it cool overnight before eating it, but it smelled so good in the oven as it was baking that I couldn't resist. I was not disappointed. I followed the recipe exactly and unlike other reviewers, I thought it was perfect without raisins.

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BAKINGQUEEN111

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

I made it yesterday but somehow it's not as terrific as I thought it would be. Would look for another recipe.

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nerrym

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Fantastic with the addition of raisins!

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Jeni

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

Very easy and moist. We added some green sprinkles with the sugar and turned the bread green. The kids loved it.

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RSTEED2

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Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

Two very important items that are traditionally in Irish Soda Bread are missing and VERY important. Raisens and Carraway seeds. Add 1 cup raisens, and 2 teaspoons carraway seeds and this will turn into a great recipe! Another option is to cook the bread in a caste iron skillet.

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

Very good. Served with "Guinness Corned Beef," "Fabulous Fried Cabbage" (both from this site), and some roasted root veggies. I made the bread the night before and let it sit overnight (wrapped in foil). I did have trouble with it spilling out of the loaf pan as it started to cook, so I quickly put a cookie sheet on the rack below to catch any more spills. The top wasn't neat looking, but I served it sliced on a plate and nobody knew the difference! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

i like my soda bread cakey so this was perfect for me. very moist and soft inside. i of course added 1 cup of raisin. ill be making this next year as well!

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tarrastarr

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Home Town: Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

I have made soda bread but none tastes like this. I added a cup of raisens also. I like other reviewers suggestions about using the caraway seeds and currants also. It is very much a cake like bread; almost like Challah in flavor and texture. Since Easter is coming I may just make it again next weekend. I live alone and bring baked goods into work and everyone loves this bread; no one has complained yet. Corned Beef and Irish Soda Bread are not made in Ireland from what I understand. The Irish Soda Breads I am used to eating are biscuit hard and dried out. I never cared much for them. Thanks for a great recipe!

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JENJUST42DAY

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

Awesome! The best Soda Bread I've ever had!

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MISTICAT57

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

This doesn't resemble Irish Soda bread as I know it.The overall taste is good, especially warm out of the oven, but once it cooled down, we didn't care for it.

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Sue

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Home Town: Long Island, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2008

This was part of my St. Patrick's Day themed meal last night. I'd never had Irish Soda Bread before, so I didn't know what to expect. It was good, but it's just bread. I didn't think it was sweet like people said in other reviews. Adding the raisins would give it a unique taste.

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tennprincess

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Home Town: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2008

My family and I really liked this. Half the bread was eaten before it cooled completely. Nice moist bread, not overly sweet, with a pleasant texture. I made a double recipe and added 1 cup of raisins to one loaf; mixed in with the dry ingredients prior to adding the buttermilk. The raisins added a touch more sweetness and we all agreed we like the loaf with the raisins best. I wouldn’t really call this Irish Soda Bread. It’s not at all like the typical hard, hockey puck type Irish Soda Bread I’ve had in the past. I will definitely make this again, with the addition of the raisins.

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