Best 10 Quick Irish Soda Bread Recipes

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Do you crave the authentic taste of homemade Irish soda bread without spending hours in the kitchen? This comprehensive guide to quick Irish soda bread will present you with an array of delectable recipes that prioritize speed and simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation time, these recipes will transform your kitchen into a bakery, filling it with the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the culinary world, this guide will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and techniques to create perfect loaves of soda bread that are both quick to make and bursting with traditional Irish flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER IRISH SODA BREAD



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A moist, cake-like Irish Soda Bread that's not just for St. Paddy's Day... it's so easy and sooo delicious you'll be craving it all year 'round.

Provided by Tricia

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, at room temperature
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3 eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter gently into the flour mixture until well combined, and stir in the raisins. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together; lightly beat the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Place the dough into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread has risen and the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. A knife inserted into the center of the bread should come out clean. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 446.5 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

QUICK IRISH SODA BREAD



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Each bite of this traditional loaf is dotted with raisins. My family considers this my "best ever" bread recipe. I hope you agree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins
Additional melted butter
Additional flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in raisins. , Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 times. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross on top of the loaf. , Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Brush with additional butter. Cool. Dust with additional flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY IRISH SODA BREAD



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This is the best Irish soda bread I've ever had. It's lighter and softer than most others I've tried. We like slices spread with whipped butter. -Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. , Spoon into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

REAL TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD



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A recipe passed down through an Irish family for many generations contains none of the modern supplements like yeast or sugar. This is a simple, very effective recipe.

Provided by barry

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Stir the flour and salt together in a bowl, and sift in the baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the buttermilk. Stir the mixture quickly together into a dough, and turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, just until it comes together. Gently form the dough into a flattened, round cake about 1/2 inch thick, and cut the round into quarters with a floured knife.
  • Sprinkle a little bit of flour into the bottom of the hot skillet, and cook the wedges 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 380.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BEST IRISH SODA BREAD



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This recipe is similar to the one passed down through generations of my Irish family. I rarely touch a mixer because kneading by hand makes the bread taste so good.-Kerry McCormack, Marietta, GA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup raisins or 3 tablespoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times., Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY IRISH SODA BREAD



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I found this recipe online years ago and I've been making it ever since. I make this every year for St. Patrick's Day and get requests for it just about every other day of the year as well. Serve with LOTS of butter.

Provided by CeeBee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 pint sour cream
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Grease (I use butter) two 8x4 loaf pans.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Split batter between the loaf pans.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 156.5, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12.6, Protein 3.5

IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CHEDDAR AND CHIVES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps of flour. Add the Cheddar and chives. Stir to evenly combine the ingredients. Set aside.
  • Add the buttermilk and egg to a 2-cup measuring cup. Use a fork to scramble the egg into the buttermilk.
  • Add the buttermilk mixture to the bowl with the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough until it comes together, about 1 minute. Flip the dough so that it is seam-side down and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut a 1/2-inch-thick X on the top of the dough.
  • Bake until the bread is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing.

AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD



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A good old fashioned soda bread with just the basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. The best Irish soda bread around!

Provided by MP Welty

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

FAVORITE IRISH SODA BREAD



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My best friend, Rita, shared this irresistible Irish soda bread recipe. It bakes up high, with a golden brown top and a combination of sweet and savory flavors. -Jan Alfano, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Stir in raisins. Set aside 1 tablespoon beaten egg. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, oil and remaining eggs; stir into flour mixture just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Transfer to a greased 9-in. round baking pan; brush top with reserved egg., Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY IRISH SODA BREAD



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Maybe not exactly traditional, but very easy and wonderful when toasted and spread with butter. This bread is baked in a loaf pan, and produces a very simple, dense bread loaded with raisins.

Provided by Manda

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h

Yield 1 five x nine inch loaf, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 slightly beaten egg
1 1/4 cups raisins
3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and raisins.
  • Set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix to combine.
  • Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Spoon into greased loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
  • Leave in pan for 1 minute.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 14.5, Sodium 297.9, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use buttermilk that is cold and fresh. This will help the bread rise properly.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough bread.
  • Handle the dough gently. Too much handling will make the bread dense.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help the bread rise evenly.
  • Do not overbake the bread. Overbaking will result in a dry bread.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help the bread hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Irish soda bread is a quick and easy bread to make. It is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings. With a little practice, you can make perfect Irish soda bread every time. Tips for making the best Irish soda bread:
  • Use high-quality ingredients.
  • Follow the recipe carefully.
  • Don't overmix the dough.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
With these tips, you'll be able to make delicious Irish soda bread that your family and friends will love.

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