Easy Irish Soda Bread

Easy Irish Soda Bread

my grandmother’s soda bread

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 7m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 7m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

215
calories
5.8g
fat
36.8g
carbohydrates
4.5g
protein
38mg
cholesterol
194 mg
sodium
Easy Irish Soda Bread

Recipe Description

Irish Soda Bread is one of my favorite foods. My grandmother used to make this for us whenever we visited her as kids and I will never forget the soft, fluffy bread dotted with sweet raisins. She would spread each still warm slice with loads of butter which would seep into the bread creating a taste sensation you can’t imagine with such simple ingredients.

To make this bread couldn’t be easier – no kneading required! Start by mixing the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, sour cream and raisins and mix together until just combined. Divide the bread mixture between 2 loaf pans and bake for an hour. Serve with lots and lots of butter.

To make my Irish Soda Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Irish Soda Bread

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare loaf pans

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans with butter.

  2. 2

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of white sugar, a teaspoon of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.

  3. 3

    Add wet ingredients and mix

    2 min
    Step 3 - Easy Irish Soda BreadStep 3 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Add 3 eggs, a pint of sour cream and 1 cup of raisins. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until just combined.

  4. 4

    Place bread mixture in loaf pans

    3 min
    Step 4 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Distribute the bread mixture evenly between two greased loaf pans.

  5. 5

    Bake

    1h
    Step 5 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Bake the loaves in the oven for an hour. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Easy Irish Soda Bread

    Serve with slabs of farmhouse butter and hot cups of tea.

This Irish Soda Bread is one of my favorite foods ever. My Irish granny used to make it for me and I have such happy memories of eating buttery slices of soda bread in her kitchen! Try baking this bread this St Patrick’s Day and please come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Quinn
January 9, 2024
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This Irish Soda Bread brought back wonderful memories of my grandma. It's so easy to make and tastes amazing with butter. I'm grateful for this recipe that connects me to my childhood.

Isabella
October 20, 2023
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Omg, I made this Irish Soda Bread, and it was soooo good! It reminded me of my abuela, who would make it for us! Super fluffy with butter, like a warm hug! ❤️

LuckyLuke
October 19, 2023
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Epic!

Emma Clark
March 11, 2023
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Tried this soda bread and it was great. It took me back to my childhood when I helped my grandmother bake. The flavor was outstanding and the texture was just right. Easy to make, I enjoyed each bite with butter.

Beth
August 22, 2022
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Absolutely love this recipe! So easy and reminds me of my gran’s kitchen. The raisins make it so sweet. Can’t get enough!

Jessica
June 1, 2022
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Superb! This soda bread took me back to childhood. It’s so simple to make, and the warm, buttery slices brought back my grandma's loving memory.

Renee
April 10, 2022
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So easy bread. Brings back memories of my grandma making it for us kids. Soft, warm and delish with butter. Love this recipe.

Gina
December 29, 2021
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Making this Irish Soda Bread took me back to my childhood at my grandma's house. It's so simple to put together! The aroma filled my kitchen, and the warm slices with butter tasted just like I remembered. A family favorite for sure!

Yoli
December 7, 2021
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Deliciosa. Hice esta receta para recordar los momentos con mi abuela, y el sabor fue igual de especial. Gracias por compartirla.

Emma Thompson
January 16, 2021
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Yum!

Jake
November 10, 2020
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Man, this Irish Soda Bread is just like Grandma used to make. So fluffy and buttery, totally a win!

Jazlynn Mhoon
May 5, 2020
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I love this irish bread more than any normal bread can't get enough of it so i make it every sunday :)

Noa Einerson
April 30, 2020
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Super pleased with this dish thanks so much for sharing it.

Lylah Bulnes
April 28, 2020
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Gotta say, this was kinda hard to make for me since I've never made any type of bread but I'm happy with the end results.

Zelda Kressel
April 22, 2020
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Can't wait to share this with my mom she's going to be obsessed lol.

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