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Easy Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe featuring raisins and caraway seeds, delivering a tender crumb and subtle spice without the need for yeast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 3/4 cup (about 110g) raisins
  • 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet or baking sheet inside to heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and caraway seeds.
  3. Toss in the raisins and stir gently to coat them in flour.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk with melted butter and optional sugar.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently with a wooden spoon or your hand until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a round about 7 inches (18 cm) across and 2 inches (5 cm) tall.
  7. Score a deep ‘X’ across the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
  8. Transfer the dough onto the preheated skillet or baking sheet (use parchment paper if using a baking sheet).
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

[‘Do not overwork the dough to keep the bread tender.’, ‘Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for best rise.’, ‘Preheat the pan to achieve a crisp crust.’, ‘Score the loaf deeply to help with even baking and appearance.’, ‘Optional: sprinkle coarse sea salt on top before baking for a salty crunch.’, ‘Caraway seeds can be omitted or substituted with fennel or poppy seeds.’, ‘For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.’, ‘Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar.’, ‘Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze sliced for up to 3 months.’]

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, soda bread with raisins, caraway seeds bread, quick bread, no yeast bread, easy bread recipe

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