Authentic Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.5 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup currants
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed
• 0.75 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add raisins, currants, and caraway seeds; create a well in the center and pour in the milk and vinegar. Stir until just moistened.
3. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface, and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Divide the dough into two equal balls, and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until the top of the bread is golden brown, approximately 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition

• Calories: 122 kcal
• Fat Content: 4 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 220 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g