American-Style Irish Soda Bread with Raisins & Caraway Seeds | EASY BAKES FOR KIDS

A lightly sweet loaf made using buttermilk instead of yeast, it is delicious served with a spread of plain butter and a cup of tea. This old-fashioned American Irish soda bread is known and loved for its flavor and sweetness that comes from the raisins and caraway seeds. So easy to make - perfect for kids and beginners to try their hand with.
American-Style Irish Soda Bread
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups (240g) all purpose (plain) flour
2 cups (240g) whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
¾ cup (120g) of raisins or currants
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 egg, beaten
1¾ cup (415ml) buttermilk
DIRECTIONS:
Gather your ingredients.
Preheat oven to 400°F (approx 200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place all purpose flour and whole wheat flour in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk all the ingredients together to combine.
Add in the cold butter. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry mixer or a fork.
Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds. Add in the beaten egg and buttermilk.
Stir until the mix begins to form a dough. Pull the dough together, taking care not to over-knead as it will produce a tougher bread. Sprinkle flour on hands and then pick up and transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat and gently flatten down the bread.
Using a knife, cut a cross into the bread. With a pastry brush, glaze the top of the bread with buttermilk. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with butter.
NOTE: Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or wrapped in plastic cling film and kept in a freezer for up to 3 months.
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[@christinablakeman556]

My grandmother, of Irish decent, grew up in the Bronx NY. She was born in the early part of the century. She made her Irish soda bread with caraway seeds and raisins. Delicious. 🍀

[@SususCookbook]

I was blown away with American soda bread the first time I tasted it. I'm glad this brought back some good memories for you:) Happy St Patrick's Day!

[@safina8877]

Caraway is one of my favourite flavours in baking. This sounds delicious.

[@SususCookbook]

I agree, it brings so much flavor! Thank you😘