RICH IRISH SODA BREAD

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By adding an egg, sugar, caraway seeds, and butter to a traditional Irish soda bread recipe, you create a loaf that's moist with more flavor, perfect for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. Wrapped well with plastic wrap, it can be stored at room temperature until the last crumb is eaten. Like all Irish soda breads, this freezes well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
2 cups golden or dark raisins
1 1/2 scant cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds until well combined.
  • Using a pastry cutter or two knives in scissor fashion, cut in butter until the mixture feels like coarse meal. Stir in raisins until evenly distributed.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and baking soda until well combined. Pour buttermilk mixture into the flour-and-butter mixture all at once, and stir with a fork until all the liquid is absorbed and the mixture begins to hold together. It should resemble a rough biscuit dough. Using your hands, press the dough into a round, dome-shaped loaf about 8 inches in diameter. Lift the loaf from the bowl, and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and cream together. With a pastry brush, brush the egg wash over the loaf. With a sharp knife or razor, incise a cross, about 1/2 inch deep, into the top of the loaf. Transfer to the oven. Bake, rotating halfway through, until it is deep golden brown and a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center, about 70 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer bread from the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool.

Nahashon Maina
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Pardasi Larka
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


umeh joseph
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Overall, I'm not very impressed with this recipe. I don't think I'll be making it again.


Owen Mcglothlin
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The bread was a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Pujan Sharma
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The bread didn't rise very much. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nicole bae
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I found the bread to be a little too dense. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Munwar Roy
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The bread was a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


Ruvinda Moreblessing
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy bread. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Itzel Barriga
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I made this bread for a St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Moha Mohamed
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This bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has a wonderful flavor. I love to serve it with butter and honey.


Alex Campbell
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I've tried many Irish soda bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Katelynn Ralston
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This bread is delicious! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the way the raisins add a little sweetness to the bread.


Cecilia Ayaw
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit!


Paul West
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This is the best Irish soda bread I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Simon Wairimu
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This bread is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has a wonderful flavor. I love to toast it and spread it with butter and jam.


Sameen Ayesha
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the bread rises in the oven.


Ali Mohavia
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This is a great recipe for Irish soda bread. It's easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time. I love the slightly tangy flavor of the bread.


sayed ilyas
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I made this bread for St. Patrick's Day and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonia Love
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This is the best Irish soda bread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread is light and fluffy, with a slightly tangy flavor. I love to serve it with butter and jam, or with a bowl of soup.