Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is delicious served warm, spread with butter and jam, Lemon Curd, or cooled.

Serving Irish Soda Bread

1. Warm with Butter: Slice the bread and serve it warm with plenty of butter. The simplicity highlights the bread’s soft crumb and slightly tangy flavor.
2. With Jam, Marmalade or Lemon Curd: Spread your favorite jam, jelly, marmalade or Lemon Curd for a sweet contrast.
3. As Part of a Breakfast: Pair it with eggs, bacon or sausage for a hearty breakfast.
4. With Soups and Stews: Serve slices alongside hearty soups or stews for dipping.
5. Toasted: Toast slices and spread with butter, honey, preserves or Lemon Curd for a crispy treat.
6. Sandwiches: Use it to make sandwiches, especially with traditional fillings like smoked salmon, ham or aged cheese.

Irish Soda Bread

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Irish Soda Bread is delicious served warm, spread with butter and jam, Easy Lemon Curd, or cooled.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 1 round loaf 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup raisins (optional) 3/4 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
2. Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Stir in raisins, if using, and enough buttermilk to make a soft dough.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Shape into a round loaf about 6 1/2 inches in diameter.
6. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Cut an X about 1/4 through center of loaf with a floured knife.
8. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
9. Brush the top with melted butter if desired.