Caraway-Studded Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Currants

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Caraway-Studded Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Currants brings the warmth of tradition to your kitchen. This vegetarian-friendly recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a comforting snack. Enriched with caraway seeds and sweetened with raisins and currants, it’s a versatile addition to any meal.

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Overview

This rustic Irish soda bread, inspired by Nana Dot's cherished family recipe, is a delightful blend of tradition and flavor. Infused with caraway seeds and studded with sweet raisins and currants, this bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for breakfast or as a teatime treat, it’s a taste of Ireland in every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

Irish

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2.5 Cups (cup) all-purpose flour
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) baking powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Cup butter, divided
• 1 Cup raisins
• 0.5 Cup currants
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) caraway seed
• 0.75 Cup buttermilk
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) apple cider vinegar

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir until evenly blended.
3. Add the butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, divide the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds until they are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
6. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times, just until the dough comes together. Avoid over-kneading to keep the bread tender.
7. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a round loaf and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
9. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, with butter or your favorite spread.

Enjoy your homemade Caraway-Studded Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Currants!