When I was 19 I lived in Galway, Ireland for a year as part of a study abroad program. As St. Patrick’s Day arrived I learned a few things about us silly Americans. More people in Galway spent the day in church pews versus wearing shamrocks and leprechauns, and the Irish Soda Bread I grew up eating tasted nothing like authentic Irish Soda Bread. But I have a secret. I adore my family’s Homemade Irish Soda Bread recipe. It is much sweeter than true soda bread. My kids can’t get enough of it!
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- 4 C sifted all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 C sugar
- ¾ C butter
- 1½ C buttermilk (can sub milk plus 1 tsp apple cider vinegar)
- 1 C raisins
- Mix together flour, baking soda, salt and sugar.
- Cut butter into small pieces.
- Add butter to flour mixture and combine until mixture resembles course crumbs.
- Mix milk and raisins until just combined.
- Knead for 1 minute.
- Split dough in half and form two loaves.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 or until golden brown. Let cool.
- Cut into slices and enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE IRISH SODA BREAD
Mix together flour, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Cut butter into small pieces.
Add butter to flour mixture and combine until mixture resembles course crumbs.
Mix milk and raisins until just combined.
Knead for 1 minute. Split dough in half and form two loaves. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 or until golden brown. Let cool.
Cut into slices and enjoy!
