Description
This Irish Soda Bread combines the rich flavors of buttermilk and optional whiskey for a delightful taste. Perfect for quick dinners or festive occasions, this simple recipe will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups raisins, or currants, optional
- ⅔ cup irish whiskey such as jameson, or apple juice or white grape juice, optional
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs + 2 yolks, use the extra whites for an omelette or scrambled eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Alternatively, use a greased 9-inch cast iron skillet to bake the bread.
- If soaking the raisins, combine them with your soaking liquid in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs plus yolks, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, and granulated sugar, whisking until well combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula, careful not to overmix.
- If using raisins, drain them and fold into the dough gently with a spatula.
- Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet or into the heated skillet, shaping it into a round loaf.
- Score the top of the dough with a large 'X', cutting about ½-inch deep into it.
- Brush the top with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked inside, rotating halfway through for even baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Serve with butter for the best experience.
Notes
For a lighter flavor, use apple juice or white grape juice instead of whiskey.
If the dough feels too sticky, flour your hands when shaping.
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg