Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

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This was my mom's mother's recipe (my Nana Dot) and has been passed down for generations, direct from Ireland. If you like soda bread, this is awesome!

Submitted by JerzPixelPusher
Updated on January 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces

  • 1 cup raisins

  • ½ cup currants

  • 2 teaspoons caraway seed (Optional)

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

  2. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until evenly blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in the raisins, currants, and caraway seeds, then make a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. Stir with a spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened.

  3. Turn the dough out onto a well floured work surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide the dough into two balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122 Calories
4g Fat
20g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 220mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 109mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.