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Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread

Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread bakes up with a tender crumb and a lightly sweet flavor, punctuated by plump raisins and fragrant caraway. The crust is golden and crisp, giving way to a soft interior that’s perfect with butter or jam. Serve it warm for breakfast or as a cozy teatime treat, especially on cool afternoons or festive gatherings.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round glass baking dish.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, milk, raisins, sugar, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and mix until the dough is not wet enough to pour and not dry enough to handle. If the dough is too dry, add more milk. Move the dough to the baking dish.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

About This Recipe

Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Caraway Seed. Each serving provides about 220.66 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread?
It is an Irish bread recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
What is Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Caraway Seed, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
How long does it take to make Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread?
About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 220.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Auntie Mae's Classic Irish Soda Bread easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.

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