McNamara's Irish Soda Bread
McNamara's Irish Soda Bread bakes up tender and lightly sweet, with a golden sugared top and bursts of juicy raisins in every slice. Enjoy it warm with butter alongside tea or coffee, perfect for brunch, snacking, or a cozy afternoon treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Grease an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
- 3
On low speed in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, 9 tablespoons sugar, and salt until mixed.
- 4
Mix in the butter until fully incorporated.
- 5
Beat in the milk, then the eggs, then the raisins, making sure each ingredient is well incorporated before adding the next.
- 6
Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread has risen and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes; a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 8
Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing; best served warm.
- Calories 173.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source
- Carbs 27.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.68 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.76 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 48.45 mg Moderate
- Sodium 27.46 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 23.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source
- Potassium 90.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.14 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
McNamara's 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 Butter. Each serving provides about 173.9 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is McNamara's 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 McNamara's Irish Soda Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make McNamara's Irish Soda Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is McNamara's Irish Soda Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
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