Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread Recipe
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Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

"This was my mom's mothers recipe (my Nana Dot) and has been passed down for generations, direct from Ireland. If you like soda bread, this is awesome!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (73)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seed (optional)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. Stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 121 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by ~S~   view full review
I have never had Irish Soda Bread before, so I have nothing to compare this to. This was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by Sara in SF   view full review
Loved it! I made two different recipes for Irish Soda Bread and far-and-away preferred this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Ally   view full review
Best soda bread recipe I've made from this site. Saves really well as long as you have it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Angie09   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I used 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour and 1 c all-purpose. I added an extra T...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Beth   view full review
Now THIS is what soda bread is supposed to taste like! Perfect texture! This is the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by erika80   view full review
Excellent Texture. I used raisins & chopped Apples, and a tiny bit of almond extract for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by danicanni   view full review
I have made many recipes from this site and have rated them all, but I have never written a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Mrs. Matteson   view full review
This had a wonderful texture and the kids loved it. I did not have currants or caraway...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by ANDREA6811 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very Good recipes! A lot like scones. I used my food processor to incorporate the butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by LoveNCyprus   view full review
Very good- like a giant british scone, only more crunchy on the outside due to the longer...

 

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