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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in McNamara's Irish Soda Bread, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 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 9%
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 27.04 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.68 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.76 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 48.45 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 27.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 89.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 16.14 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- 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.
- Is McNamara's Irish Soda Bread healthy?
- McNamara's Irish Soda Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 173.9 calories and 4.63 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.76 g (14% 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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