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Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy homemade Irish soda bread featuring soft crumb, sweet raisins, and aromatic caraway seeds, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 3/4 cup (110g) raisins
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a rack in the middle.
  2. Prepare your baking surface: lightly grease a cast iron skillet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  4. Stir in caraway seeds and raisins, tossing them in the dry flour to prevent sinking.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk with melted butter until smooth.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick.
  8. Place the dough onto the prepared baking surface.
  9. Score a deep ‘X’ about 1/2 inch deep into the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Internal temperature should be about 190°F (88°C).
  11. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep the bread tender. Use fresh baking soda for proper rise. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Let bread cool before slicing to avoid gummy texture. Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, soda bread, raisins, caraway seeds, homemade bread, quick bread, traditional Irish bread

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