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Classic Cozy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Raisins and Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread with raisins and caraway seeds, offering a warm, slightly sweet aroma and a tender crumb. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, afternoon tea, or celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar)
  • ¾ cup (115g) raisins
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or grease your cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda, and 1 teaspoon (6g) salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in ¾ cup (115g) raisins and 1 tablespoon (9g) caraway seeds to the dry mix.
  4. Cut 2 tablespoons (28g) of softened unsalted butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour 1 ¾ cups (420ml) of cold buttermilk into the bowl. Gently mix until the dough just comes together; it should be soft but not sticky.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5 cm) thick.
  7. Place the loaf on the baking sheet or skillet. Using a sharp knife, score a deep “X” across the top about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use cold buttermilk to react perfectly with baking soda. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Score the bread deeply for even expansion. If no buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup milk and let sit 5 minutes. Baking in a cast iron skillet yields a thicker crust. Cool bread at least 30 minutes before slicing. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days. Freeze sliced bread for longer storage.

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