Best Sweet Irish Soda Bread Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup currants
2 tablespoons toasted caraway seeds
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sanding sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Cut the butter and shortening into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Using your fingers, work the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg, the buttermilk, the currants and the caraway seeds and mix into the flour mixture until it is incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough forms a smooth ball. Place the dough into a lightly greased loaf pan. Score the top of the loaf with a very sharp knife. Brush the top of the loaf with melted butter. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Garlic Cheddar Herb Irish Soda Bread {+Video} - Oh Sweet Basil image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Cups Flour (plus 2 Tablespoons)
1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Sugar
2/3 Cup Cheese (Shredded Sharp)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Teaspoon Rosemary (Fresh, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 Teaspoon Thyme (Fresh, or 1/2 Teaspoon dried)
4 Tablespoons Butter (cold)
1 Egg (Large, whisked)
1 3/4 Cup Buttermilk

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425°
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar.
Add the cheese and herbs and toss to coat.
Break the butter up into the flour and using your hands, pinch and mix the flour in until it resembles a grainy texture.
Make a well in the center and add the egg and buttermilk.
Use a wooden spoon to stir it together then switch to your hands and knead the dough gently just until it forms a ball.
Butter a skillet, dutch oven or cookie sheet and place the dough on top.
Use a knife to cut a cross in the dough, only about 1/2" deep and then bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from the oven and serve hot and fresh.

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Categories Bread

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup currants
2 tablespoons toasted caraway seeds
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon sanding sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Cut the butter and shortening into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Using your fingers, work the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg, the buttermilk, the currants and the caraway seeds and mix into the flour mixture until it is incorporated. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough forms a smooth ball. Place the dough into a lightly greased loaf pan. Score the top of the loaf with a very sharp knife. Brush the top of the loaf with melted butter. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens