**Stunning Irish Soda Bread Recipes: A Culinary Journey into Irish Culture and Heritage**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Angie's Irish Soda Bread, a quintessential symbol of Ireland's rich culinary heritage. This beloved bread, deeply rooted in Irish tradition, boasts a unique combination of simple ingredients and a distinctive tangy flavor. With variations ranging from traditional to modern twists, our curated collection of Irish soda bread recipes offers a tantalizing array of baking experiences. Discover the classic Angie's Irish Soda Bread, a timeless recipe that embodies the essence of this iconic bread. Explore delectable variations like the hearty Guinness Irish Soda Bread, infused with the robust flavors of stout, or the indulgent Orange and Cranberry Irish Soda Bread, bursting with vibrant citrus and tangy cranberries. Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect loaf every time. Join us on this culinary journey as we celebrate the artistry and tradition of Irish soda bread, savoring its unique taste and cultural significance.
IRISH SODA BREAD RECIPE
This Irish-American Soda Bread takes just 5 minutes to make the dough with no kneading and no proofing needed. It has a soft and tender crumb with a texture that is similar to biscuits.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 375˚F. Generously grease a 10" cast-iron skillet with 1/2 Tbsp butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Cut butter into small pieces and use your fingers to work the butter into the flour until crumbs form stir in the raisins, breaking up any clumps of raisins. Make a well in the center.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and egg then add this mixture into the flour mixture. Use a wooden spoon and mix just until lightly moistened and dough barely starts to come together.
- Transfer to a floured surface and use floured hands to shape the dough just until it forms into a round loaf. It should be shaggy. If it's too sticky to handle, dust lightly with flour. Do not over-mix or bread will be tough.
- Transfer to the buttered pan, use a knife to score the top with a large and deep "X". Bake in the center of your preheated oven at 375 for 50-55min. When you tap on the bread, it should sound hollow inside. Transfer bread to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy within 2 days of making it and refrigerate leftovers up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 295 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC IRISH SODA BREAD
This traditional Irish soda bread can be made with an assortment of mix-ins such as dried fruit and nuts, but I like it with a handful of raisins. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf (8 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together 1 egg and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in raisins., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Shape into a 6-1/2-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cross in top of loaf. Whisk remaining egg; brush over top., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
AUNTIE MAE'S IRISH BREAD
This recipe has been handed down in my family for over 150 years. We haven't changed a thing!
Provided by NancyShaw
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round glass baking dish.
- Mix flour, milk, raisins, sugar, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until dough is not wet enough to pour and not dry enough to handle. Add more milk if dough is too dry. Transfer dough to the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD
While soda bread with add-ins like currants and caraway can be delicious, it's not at all authentic. In Ireland, soda bread tends to be plainer and more restrained. Here is a classic recipe adapted from Darina Allen, an Irish television personality and the owner of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry. This soda bread is is best eaten still steaming from the oven, slathered with good salted Irish butter that melts on contact with your slice. It's a fine accompaniment to corned beef and cabbage, should you be making that dish this St. Paddy's Day. Or make this recipe all year long. That's how they do it in Ireland.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, easy
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Using your hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not wet and sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Wash and dry your hands. Knead the dough lightly for a few seconds, then pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place it on a buttered baking sheet and using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the center of the dough reaching out all the way to the sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees, and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 188 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the buttermilk is at room temperature before using it.
- Do not overmix the dough, or the bread will be tough.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- If you don't have baking soda, you can use 1 teaspoon of baking powder instead.
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can bake the bread in a regular oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes.
- Serve the bread warm with butter and honey.
Conclusion:
Irish soda bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its slightly sweet and tangy flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give Irish soda bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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