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Cozy Irish Soda Bread Loaf Recipe with Raisins and Caraway Seeds Made Easy

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread loaf featuring sweet raisins and aromatic caraway seeds, perfect for cozy gatherings and simple baking adventures.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) buttermilk
  • ¾ cup (110 grams) raisins
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the rack in the middle.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and caraway seeds until evenly mixed.
  3. Toss the raisins into the dry mix to coat them with flour.
  4. If using, rub the cold diced butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Gradually add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter without kneading much.
  7. Transfer the dough to a prepared baking sheet or cast-iron skillet and score a deep ‘X’ about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep across the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool the bread on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If you forget to score the bread, it may crack unpredictably but will still taste great. If dough is too wet, sprinkle a little more flour but avoid overdoing it. Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture.

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