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Cozy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Caraway Seeds and Golden Raisins

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A warm, comforting Irish soda bread featuring toasted caraway seeds and sweet golden raisins, perfect for beginners and quick to make without yeast.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6 g)
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (14 g), toasted
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins (110 g)
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (420 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g), melted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position a rack in the middle. If using a cast-iron skillet, place it in the oven to heat.
  2. Toast the caraway seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant, shaking often to avoid burning.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and toasted caraway seeds until evenly combined.
  4. Toss the golden raisins into the dry mix to coat lightly with flour.
  5. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk and melted butter.
  6. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or hands until the dough just comes together; it will be sticky and shaggy. Do not overmix or knead.
  7. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter. Pat lightly to flatten slightly.
  8. Score a deep cross about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep into the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  9. Place the dough in the hot cast-iron skillet or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. Cool the bread on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Toast caraway seeds lightly to bring out their flavor without overpowering the raisins. Use fresh baking soda and baking powder for best rise. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough bread. Score the dough deeply to help even baking and easy tearing. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for 200°F (93°C) internal temperature.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, caraway seeds, golden raisins, quick bread, no yeast bread, beginner bread recipe, cozy bread

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