Healthy Recipes Healthy Bread Recipes Irish Soda Bread with Raisins Be the first to rate & review! 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 16, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Low Fat High Fiber Egg Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 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. 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. 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. 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 Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 214 Calories 2g Fat 45g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved