Subtly sweet, with a light, tender crumb, this easy recipe for Irish soda bread is one of the best quick breads you'll ever have — any time of year.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
195 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step 2
Beat buttermilk, egg, honey, and orange zest together in a bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture, currants, and raisins into flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a wet, sticky dough comes together.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 45 minutes. Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Step 5
Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface; press dough together into a soft ball of dough and cut into 2 pieces. Form each half into a smooth, round loaf. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut a 1/2-inch deep "X" into the top of each loaf with a serrated knife.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.33333334326744 cup golden raisins
0.5 cup whole wheat flour
0.25 cup rolled oats
3.25 cups all-purpose flour
1.75 cups buttermilk
1.25 teaspoons baking soda
0.25 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
