Irresistible Irish Soda Bread Recipe
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Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

By: Karin Christian 
"A very easy, very good tasting bread. Best if made the day before, or several hours before serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (700)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 192 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by APAETH   view full review
This is our favorite Soda Bread. The only tip I can offer is that chemically leavened breads...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by scewbysnks   view full review
From the photo of this bread, it does look irresistible. However, there is one ingredient that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by GABRIELLESMOM   view full review
Having never made soda bread before, I was confused as to which recipe might be "the best." I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by SWEETSONGBIRD   view full review
This isn't traditional Irish Soda Bread, more like a sweet breakfast bread. I think it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ALLIS   view full review
Wonderfully soft and moist. Everyone at our St. Patty's Day party loved it. I put the batter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by PK01   view full review
Very Good. This bread is a soft dough, so you must put it into a bread pan, unlike other soda...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by joe szivan   view full review
how much raisins?
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by JMCWHORTER   view full review
This was very quick and easy to make. I wrapped it in foil overnight and the next day it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by YVETTEB   view full review
Quick and easy! I added some raisins and sour cream. Totally enjoyed it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MARNELLE   view full review
I served this at my annual St Patrick's day party and it was a hit. Yummy, moist and the...

 

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