Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf
Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf bakes up tender with a delicate crumb and gentle sweetness, thanks to raisins scattered throughout. The buttermilk and soda create a soft, moist interior with a rustic crust that’s perfect warm with butter. Serve it for breakfast, afternoon tea, or alongside a hearty stew when you want comfort baked into every slice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cast iron skillet.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and sugar. Toss the raisins with the flour mixture to coat them. Make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully moistened. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to even it out. Handle the dough as little as possible. Pat it into a flat circle and place it in the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.
- Calories 262.92 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 7.07 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 47.89 g 17%
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.37 g High --
- Cholesterol 33.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 57.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.16 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 10.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 86.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 46.28 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.35 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandpa McAndrew's Classic Irish Soda Loaf is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 262.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Eggs, Margarine. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf healthy?
- Grandpa McAndrew’s Classic Irish Soda Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 262.92 calories and 7.07 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.41 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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