Irish Soda Bread

Classic Irish soda bread with raisins — simple, rustic, and quick to make without yeast.

IrishVegetarianIntermediate50 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 1 whole egg, beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp margarine, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a cast iron skillet.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and sugar. Toss raisins with the flour mixture until coated.

  3. 3

    Make a well in the center and add egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Stir until all dry ingredients are absorbed.

  4. 4

    Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead a few quick turns just to even out the dough. Handle as little as possible. Pat into a flat circle.

  5. 5

    Place in the prepared pan and bake 40-45 minutes until edges are golden.

Tags

irishquick breadraisinsamericansoda breadSt. Patrick's Day