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A loaf of irish soda bread on a cutting board with two slices already cut up and a bread knife on the top of the frame.
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Irish Soda Bread - Inspired by Ina Garten's Recipe

This Irish Soda Bread is sweet and savory – perfect as a crisp toast for breakfast or a snack with tea or coffee.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: irish soda bread, soda bread
Servings: 5 people
Author: Kanika Samra

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with mixing bowl and beater attachment
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet to bake the bread on
  • Whisk or spatula for mixing ingredients in a mixing bowl when not using a stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 4 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt kosher or sea salt
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil Ina recommends butter. Both, oil and butter, work well.
  • 1 3/4 cup Buttermilk use fresh or from a boxed mix
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Orange zest I used a mandarin
  • 1 cup Black raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. 
  • Measure all the dry ingredients – flour, salt, baking soda and sugar in one bowl. Mix well. If using a stand mixer, use the beater attachment to mix or whisk in a mixing bowl.
  • Add oil to the dry ingredients and mix again.
  • Next, measure buttermilk. Beat in one egg and orange zest with the buttermilk.
  • The final assembly is tricky- combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until you get a wet and sticky dough.
  • Add a tablespoon of flour to a cup of raisins and then combine with the dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a well floured surface and gently knead it until you are able to shape it into a round, boule like shape. Cut a shallow X on the top.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. And if you are out of parchment paper, oil the baking sheet (I used my cast iron baking plate) and spread a thin layer of flour. This trick will always come handy while baking.
  • Transfer the boule to the prepared sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes at 375 F.
  • The loaf will rise as it bakes. Test using a cake tester/toothpick/knife in the center to check for doneness.
  • Cool the loaf a little before slicing. Enjoy with butter, cheese, honey, jam, or anything else you enjoy.