Boy, oh boy, this delightful Irish Soda Bread recipe is something very special. Our version strays a little from the truly traditional Irish recipe and has just a touch more sweetness.
This is by no means overly sugary, but we think a little dash of sweetness just makes this bread so cozy and delicious.
IRISH SODA BREAD IS EASY TO MAKE AT HOME
We love the taste of this Irish Soda Bread, but we also love how easy it is to prepare.
Watch us show you how easy it is to make Irish Soda Bread in your very own kitchen!
It's important to use really cold butter when 'cutting' it into the flour. I love to use a pastry cutter to break the cold butter into little balls.
As the dough bakes, the cold pieces of butter will release steam and allow for a wonderfully moist and fluffy inside.
IRISH SODA BREAD IS A CLASSIC QUICK BREAD
This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite quick breads to make. The baking soda is what gives it its name (no surprise there), but you might be surprised at just how simple and satisfying this bread is to make and serve.
The history of this delicious bread is fascinating. And did we mention how easy and how delicious it is?
The batter is dense and quite sticky, but when bakes, it rises beautifully, and becomes airy on the inside, with a nice crusty exterior.
I find that after I roll the sticky dough into a ball, an oven-safe skillet, such as my trusty cast iron skillet, works perfectly as vessel to bake the bread!
You just can't believe the smell as you pull this beautiful loaf of bread out of the oven. And it's just so gorgeous, too!
Ah, we love you Irish Soda Bread!
IRISH SODA BREAD IS PERFECT FOR A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
This bread is truly something magical. And it is so simple to make.
Delicious warm, fresh out of the oven, or at room temperature. A smear of soft butter and a little jam is an ideal addition.
This is perfect for St. Patrick's Day...or anytime of the year you are in the mood for some incredibly delicious and hearty homemade bread.
And amazing Irish dessert is Irish Apple Cake with Vanilla Custard
Now, let's go ahead and make this incredible Irish Soda Bread recipe!
You are going to love it very much! You'll be thanking your lucky charms, for sure!
Irish Soda Bread
This Irish Soda Bread recipe is a classic and is so comforting and just down-right delicious. It's a bit sweeter than the true original Irish version, and the addition of raisins is probably an American influence, but boy oh boy, is it good. And not hard to make at all. I love baking this in my cast iron skillet, but any ovenproof pan will do, including a baking dish.
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