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
- 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
- Protein 7.07 g Moderate
- Carbs 47.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.09 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.41 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.37 g High
- Cholesterol 33.82 mg Moderate
- Sodium 57.68 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.16 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.28 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 47.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate
- Potassium 86.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.94 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.35 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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