🍞 Traditional Irish Soda Bread
A comforting, sweet quick bread packed with raisins and the signature tang of buttermilk. This classic loaf is easy to prepare and makes a delightful treat sliced thick with a simple glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups seedless raisins
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 ¾ to 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted shortening
Preparation Instructions
- Prep: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix Dry: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the raisins.
- Mix Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted shortening.
- Combine: Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix just until the flour is moistened.
- Bake: Turn the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until done. Remove from pan immediately and cool completely before slicing.
- Optional Glaze: Mix confectioners’ sugar with a small amount of water and ice the cooled bread.
*Tip: You can also divide the batter into two smaller loaves, but be sure to reduce the baking time accordingly.