Whenever St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I see different recipes for Irish Soda Bread and I finally decided to try making it! I found a recipe at Kraft that sounded good and it looked pretty easy, too. I modified it slightly and was happy with how it turned out! It has
a lightly sweet taste that kind of reminds me of a scone. I think it’s great with butter and jam, although it’s also good without anything on it because the raisins in the bread and the sugar sprinkled on top give it enough sweetness and flavor. If you don’t have time to make it for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a great recipe to keep in mind for brunch any time of the year!
Irish Soda Bread
IRISH SODA BREAD by NancyC, adapted from KraftRecipes.com
Makes 1 round loaf 
- 3 1/4 cups unbleached flour
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small chunks
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease or spray a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
Mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and raisins; stir just until moistened.
Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead 10 times. Shape dough into a 2 1/2″ thick slightly dome-shaped round; place on prepared baking sheet. Cut a 1/2″ deep “X” in top of dough and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 350˚F for 47 to 52 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (I baked mine for 52 minutes and probably could have baked it a few minutes less). Remove from baking sheet to wire rack; cool completely before cutting into wedges and serve (this tastes great warm, too, so go ahead and serve it warm if you want–it just may not slice as easily).
NOTE: You can store leftover bread in a resealable plastic bag at room temperature for up to 24 hours; for longer storage, wrap bread tightly and freeze up to 2 months–thaw at room temperature before serving.
Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com
Have you made any Irish-inspired recipes for St. Patrick’s Day?
Sharing at Hearth & Soul, Silver Pennies Sundays, Meal Plan Monday, Wonderful Wednesday, Inspire Me Monday, Happiness is Homemade.
NancyC 
17 responses to “Irish Soda Bread”
I love a good Irish Soda Bread and yours looks fab!
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Thank you so much, and I will join your link tomorrow! 🙂
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Looks delicious Nancy. It’s funny, I was going to say it reminded me of a scone. I think I’ll have to try this one myself. I love easy bread recipes. 🙂
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Thanks, Anne! I love easy bread recipes, too! 🙂
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What a beautiful loaf of Soda Bread–I’m making my Cheesy Soda Bread today to accompany some Potato~Corn Chowder. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, dear friend, XOXO
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Wow, the Cheesy Soda Bread sounds great! Your soup does, too–what a great meal! Happy St. Pat’s Day to you, too, Susan! 🙂
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That came out perfectly!
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Thanks! I’m not the greatest at bread-making, so it’s always great when a bread recipe works out! 🙂
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great post nancy…ive never made soda bread either, so i will have to give this a try…lovely post..sarah
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Thanks, Sarah! 🙂
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Your bread looks lovely! I have made ISB for years, the first tries even the birds wouldn’t eat! 🙂 I worked on the recipe until it was how we like it, and I have made 100’s and 100’s! I usually make 10 at a time so I can gift them to friends and neighbors. Happy SPD!
Kathleen
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It sounds like you’re an Irish Soda Bread expert, Kathleen! 🙂 How nice that you give them as gifts, too! Happy SPD to you, too!
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I just love your Irish Soda Bread! Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
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Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a wonderful week and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
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Thanks so much, Miz Helen! 🙂
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I have yet to try making a soda bread, but it’s about time I do! thanks for sharing this recipe, found you at Inspire me Monday
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This would be a great soda bread recipe to start out with, since it’s so easy! 🙂 Thanks for visiting here!
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