Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

In this healthy whole-wheat Irish soda bread recipe, the addition of fruit and caraway seeds is often referred to as ''spotted dog,'' but you can omit them if you prefer a more traditional Irish soda bread. Baked in a skillet, this crowd-pleasing bread is delicious eaten warm with a pat of butter.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 4 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour

  • ½ cup currants

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 ¼ cups buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Warm a 9-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and add butter, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.

  3. Combine flour, currants, raisins, caraway seeds, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add buttermilk, stirring just until the flour is fully incorporated. Do not overmix. The dough should be sticky and a little shaggy.

  4. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly. It's OK if it doesn't reach all the way to the sides. Use a sharp knife to score a deep X in the top of the loaf.

  5. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Tips

Equipment: 9-inch cast-iron skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
2g Fat
45g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size one 2-inch-thick slice
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 58IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 6mg 36%
Magnesium 11mg 3%
Potassium 235mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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