Best 10 Soda Bread With Walnuts And Raisins Recipes

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Soda bread is a type of bread that does not contain yeast as a leavening agent. Instead, it relies on baking soda and buttermilk to rise. It is a hearty and flavorful bread that is popular in many parts of the world. The combination of walnuts and raisins adds a nutty and sweet flavor to the bread, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. In this article, we will explore the different methods and ingredients used to make soda bread with walnuts and raisins, providing you with a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that uses simple ingredients or a more modern recipe that incorporates additional flavors, we have got you covered. So, let's get started on our baking journey and discover the best recipe for soda bread with walnuts and raisins!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN NUT BREAD



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This easy to make bread is packed with raisins and walnuts. It's a great in the morning, with tea or for dessert.

Provided by sal

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1.3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat together egg, applesauce and butter. Stir applesauce mixture into flour mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins; pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

SODA BREAD WITH WALNUTS AND RAISINS



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This Irish soda bread is inspired by a classic, made with white flour and currants, called "spotty dog." My whole wheat version proved to be the perfect home for some particularly luscious golden raisins and walnuts that I get from a vendor at my farmers' market.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h

Yield 1 large loaf (about 16 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 7

375 grams (3 cups) whole wheat flour
125 grams (1 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
10 grams (2 teaspoons) baking soda
10 grams (1 1/4 teaspoons) fine sea salt
60 grams (heaped 1/2 cup) chopped walnuts
110 grams (1 cup) golden raisins or regular raisins
475 grams (2 cups) buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Sift together the flours, baking soda and salt and place in a wide bowl
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour, add the walnuts and raisins and pour in the buttermilk. Using a wide rubber spatula, a wide wooden spoon or your hands mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl to the center, turning the bowl and sweeping the flour from the sides into the buttermilk. Mix until the buttermilk, raisins and walnuts have been incorporated into the flour, then scrape out onto a lightly floured work surface. The dough should be soft and a bit sticky. Flour your hands so it won't stick to them.
  • Gently and quickly knead the dough, only enough to shape it into a ball, then with floured hands gently pat it down to a 2-inch high round. Place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet and cut a 1/2-inch deep cross across the top. You shouldn't let too much time lapse between the time you add the buttermilk to the flour and the moment you put the loaf into the oven.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the loaf responds with a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom. Remove from the oven, wrap loosely in a cloth or kitchen towel, and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

IRISH SODA BREAD (WITH RAISINS)



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons solid shortening (recommended: Crisco)
2/3 cup raisins, brown or golden or mixed
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and sugar. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, work the shortening into the flour until the consistency is the same as that of small peas. Stir in the raisins and caraway and mix to distribute evenly. Gradually stir in the buttermilk, 1/4 cup at a time, using only enough to allow the dough to come together. Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cut an X on the top and over the sides of the loaf. Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a rack.

RASPBERRY WALNUT IRISH SODA BREAD



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This bread makes your kitchen smell amazing and is delicious spread with a bit of butter. In fact, even though it makes a very large loaf, you may want to make two, especially if you are hoping that there will be some left over the next day for toast.

Provided by Serena Ball

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield about 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup walnuts
Cornmeal, for dusting
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1/4 cup butter, softened but not melty
1 cup frozen raspberries (do not thaw)
1 1/3 cups buttermilk (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, then let cool slightly. (Leave the oven on.) When cool enough to handle, roughly chop the nuts; set aside. Dust a baking stone or baking sheet with cornmeal and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and caraway seeds using a fork. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the raspberries and chopped walnuts; toss gently.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg; add to the flour mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon just until mixed. (Do not overmix.)
  • For a higher, sturdier-structured bread, turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly about 5 times, adding additional flour if the dough is too sticky. (This step is optional.)
  • Mound the dough onto the cornmeal-dusted baking stone and bake until the loaf is slightly golden and sounds hollow when tapped, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams

DUTCH-OVEN RAISIN WALNUT BREAD



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On a cold day there is nothing better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. -Catherine Ward, Taste of Home, Prep Kitchen Manager

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (32 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 7 cups (125 grams per cup) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups cool water (70° to 75°)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk 6 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins and walnuts; add water and enough remaining flour to form a moist, shaggy dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a cool place until doubled, 7-8 hours., Preheat oven to 450°; place a Dutch oven with lid onto center rack and heat for at least 30 minutes. Once Dutch oven is heated, turn dough onto a generously floured surface. Using a metal scraper or spatula, quickly shape into a round loaf. Gently place on top of a piece of parchment., Using a sharp knife, make a slash (1/4 in. deep) across top of loaf. Using the parchment, immediately lower bread into heated Dutch oven. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 20-30 minutes longer, partially covering if browning too much. Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

IRISH SODA BREAD WITH RAISINS



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Love Irish soda bread with raisins with a good cup of tea or coffee. You can add an egg wash to the top of the bread and then sprinkle with sugar before baking, if desired.

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ½ cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Add buttermilk, butter, and eggs. Knead together with your hands or use an electric mixer; add raisins. Split dough in half and form into 2 loaves. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 581.7 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

WALNUT-RAISIN BREAD



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This is one of our favorite light desserts. My wife, Betty, and I especially like the combination of orange juice, pineapple and raisins in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup orange juice
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and orange juice; beat well. Add 1/3 cup of flour mixture; beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour mixture and the pineapple. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT SODA BREAD WITH RAISINS (SPOTTED DOG)



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Traditional spotted dog is made with white flour and does not always include an egg. I've always preferred brown soda bread made with a mix of whole-wheat and white flour, with more whole wheat than white. For this version, rather than traditional currants or sultanas I used a delicious mix of large golden, flame and jumbo raisins. As always with soda bread, the trick to success is to handle it as little as possible.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, quick, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 1 large loaf (about 16 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 8

310 grams (approximately 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon) whole-wheat flour
125 grams (approximately 1 cup) unbleached all-purpose or bread flour
7 grams (scant 1 1/2 teaspoons) baking soda, sifted
7 grams (1 teaspoon) salt
8 grams (2 teaspoons, packed) brown sugar
125 grams (3/4 cup, tightly packed) raisins, any variety or a mix (more to taste)
1 egg
About 356 grams (1 1/2 cups) buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a large bowl, mix together flours, soda, salt and brown sugar. Swish mixture around with your hands to distribute salt and soda through the bread. Add raisins and toss mixture together to coat raisins with flour.
  • Beat egg and place in a measuring cup. Add buttermilk; the liquid in the cup should measure about 1 3/4 cups.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour egg/buttermilk mixture into the well. Working from the center of the bowl in concentric clockwise circles, with fingers outstretched, stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. (You can use a rubber spatula instead if you don't like getting dough on your hands.) This should take about a half a minute at most. Dough will be sticky and ragged.
  • Dust your work surface with flour, clean and dry your hands and dust with flour. Scrape out dough and very quickly and gently pat it into a 1 1/2- to 2-inch-high round and tuck the bottom edges under. (Alternatively, place in a lightly buttered 10-inch round cake pan.) Place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Moisten a knife and cut a deep cross across top of bread.
  • Place in oven and immediately turn the heat down to 400 degrees. Bake 40 minutes, until the loaf is dark brown and makes a hollow sound when tapped. Remove from oven, wrap loosely in a kitchen towel (to soften the crust) and place on a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MINI WALNUT SODA BREADS



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Categories     Bread     Nut     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     St. Patrick's Day     Fall     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Breads

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1 cup chilled buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly flour large baking sheet. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend well. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in toasted, chopped walnuts. Whisk buttermilk, egg and molasses in small bowl to blend. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until medium-firm dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until dough comes together, about 6 turns. Flatten dough into disk. Cut into 6 wedges. Shape each wedge into ball. Place on prepared sheet, spacing evenly apart. Flatten each to 3-inch round. Using sharp knife, cut shallow X in top of each round.
  • Bake breads until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

IRISH SODA BREAD WITH RAISINS



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Anitra Earle of Yonkers, New York, writes: "I'm a perfume detective who hunts down hard-to-find and discontinued scents. One of the benefits of running my business from home is that I get to cook every day. I usually make dishes that I've relied on for years."

Provided by Anitra Earle

Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Bon Appétit     Yonkers     New York     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups all purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter, chilled, cut into cubes
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch-diameter cake pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Make well in center of flour mixture. Add buttermilk. Gradually stir dry ingredients into milk to blend. Mix in raisins.
  • Using floured hands, shape dough into ball. Transfer to prepared pan and flatten slightly (dough will not come to edges of pan). Sprinkle dough with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake bread until brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool bread in pan 10 minutes. Transfer to rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • If you don't have baking soda, you can make your own by mixing 1 teaspoon of baking powder with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • To make sure your soda bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the top of the loaf with milk or melted butter before baking.
  • For a softer crust, wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and let it rest for a few hours before slicing.
  • Soda bread is best served warm, but it can also be toasted or used to make sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Soda bread is a quick and easy bread to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ingredients. It's also a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a simple bread to serve with your dinner or a more festive bread to serve at a party, soda bread is a great option.

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