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Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Karin Christian PHOTO BY: REDPONYGIRL

"A very easy, very good tasting bread. Best if made the day before, or several hours before serving."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 493 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2003 by GABRIELLESMOM
Having never made soda bread before, I was confused as to which recipe might be "the best." I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by scewbysnks
From the photo of this bread, it does look irresistible. However, there is one ingredient that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by APAETH
This is our favorite Soda Bread. The only tip I can offer is that chemically leavened breads... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by PK01
Very Good. This bread is a soft dough, so you must put it into a bread pan, unlike other soda... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by joe szivan
how much raisins? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ALLIS
Wonderfully soft and moist. Everyone at our St. Patty's Day party loved it. I put the batter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by SWEETSONGBIRD
This isn't traditional Irish Soda Bread, more like a sweet breakfast bread. I think it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MARNELLE
I served this at my annual St Patrick's day party and it was a hit. Yummy, moist and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by JMCWHORTER
This was very quick and easy to make. I wrapped it in foil overnight and the next day it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by YVETTEB
Quick and easy! I added some raisins and sour cream. Totally enjoyed it! MORE

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