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Cozy Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe featuring sweet raisins and fragrant caraway seeds, perfect for cozy occasions and simple to make without yeast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted caraway seeds (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup (150g) raisins
  • 1¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange a rack in the middle. Line your baking sheet or skillet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together 4 cups (480g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons toasted caraway seeds.
  3. Stir in 1 cup (150g) of raisins evenly through the dry mix. If soaked, drain and pat dry first.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in 1¾ cups (420ml) of cold buttermilk and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Gently combine to form a soft, slightly sticky dough without overmixing.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.
  6. Score the top with a sharp knife by cutting a deep ‘X’ about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) deep.
  7. Place the loaf on the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  8. Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and let it rest at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Toast caraway seeds before adding for best flavor. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent dense bread. Score the top to help even baking. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly. Cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus vinegar and use coconut oil or vegan margarine instead of butter.

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