Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

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My mom bugged grandpa for this recipe but he told her he didn't have one. So, when he made the bread one day she captured each ingredient in a bowl and measured it and put it in the bowl he planned to mix it in!

Submitted by Nancy
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cast iron skillet.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and sugar. Toss the raisins with the flour mixture until coated. Make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few quick turns just to even out the dough. Handle the dough as little as possible. Pat into a flat circle, and place into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
4g Fat
48g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 153mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* 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.