Irish Soda Bread Recipe

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Irish Soda Bread
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Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  2. 2. Pour raisins into medium size bowl,cover with water,and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool. then drain completely. Leave till ready to use.
  3. 3. Lightly spray a jelly roll size pan,baking sheet or 2 cast iron skillets with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  4. 4. Sift flour, sugar,salt, baking powder, baking soda together in a large bowl,& then pour into a food processor that has been fitted with a metal blade. Secure lid of processor.
  5. 5. Add the cold butter and pulse 8 to 12 times or until mixture resembles course crumbs.
  6. 6. Add the two beaten eggs and buttermilk,and process until dough comes together about a minute or two.
  7. 7. Dust work surface with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour; turn out the dough onto work surface.
  8. 8. Add the plump raisins and optional caraway seeds if using, knead with floured hands till raisins are incorporated into the dough, and then divide the dough into two equal portions, and shape into two round breads.
  9. 9. Transfer to prepared baking pan or skillet.Brush loaves with egg wash, till covered completely.Then with a serrated knife cut an X in top of each loaf.
  10. 10. Bake in preheated 350*F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. The bread should sound hallow when tapped on the bottom with a knife. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Slice and serve warm with additional butter.
  11. 11. Makes 2 loaves.Just a word of caution if you do not have a large capacity food processor, you may want to make half the recipe at a time, or finish in a mixer with a dough hook. Electric knife works really well for slicing. Plumping the raisins adds moisture to the bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 624.08 Kcal (2613 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.48g 35%
Cholesterol 90.52mg 30%
Sodium 779.46mg 32%
Potassium 514.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 97.22g 32%
Sugars 8.11g 32%
Dietary Fiber 6.59g 26%
Protein 11.45g 23%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 149.6mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 327.08 Kcal (1369 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.78g 35%
Cholesterol 47.44mg 30%
Sodium 408.51mg 32%
Potassium 269.63mg 11%
Total Carbs 50.95g 32%
Sugars 4.25g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.45g 26%
Protein 6g 23%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.5mg 26%
Calcium 78.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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