Cork County Irish Bread Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Midwest Maven

"This is the best Irish Soda Bread recipe ever! It comes out crunchy on the outside and soft, sweet and moist inside. I got this from an old Irish cookbook in high school to make for an Irish feast we had in history class."

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Ready In:
1hr 10mins

Ingredients:
9
Yields:

1 loaf

Serves:
8-10

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ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 23 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 14 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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directions

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; mix well and add raisins.
  • Beat eggs in a smaller bowl.
  • Add buttermilk to eggs and beat until combined.
  • Add egg mixture to butter and dry ingredients.
  • Stir until moistened.
  • Pour into greased layer cake pan or pie pan. (Dough will be very thick and dense).
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
  • *Delicious served hot with butter!*.

Questions & Replies

Cork County Irish Bread Recipe - Food.com (13)

  1. Don't all Irish Soda Bread recipes call for "caraway seeds"? They do in Ireland!

    maryts

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Reviews

  1. I'm with "better than expected" - loved it! Also made 1/2 recipe, using a 6" cake pan and baked it for 45 min. at 350. It made a really cute, small round loaf that was great for 2 or 3.

    mygolddomes

  2. OMG. Better than expected! The perfect balance of savory and sweet. So fluffy with a gorgeous crust. I sifted the flour before use and didn't have buttermilk on hand so I used a mixture of 1% milk, sour cream, lemon and vinegar. Worked a treat!

    • Cork County Irish Bread Recipe - Food.com (18)

  3. Oh my gosh! I just made this with dried cranberries and it is fabulous! I used dried buttermilk powder in the dry mix and water for the wet. Worked beautifully! Thank you SO much for the wonderful recipe! I will make it for years to come.

    Mika G.

  4. wow I would give this ten stars if I could.This is the one my mother always made and I dont have the rexcipe and she is departed.I remember her making it sweet and as my choice we used 1&1/2 cups of sugar and it was perfect.Thanks so much for posting.update I like to bake mine in a cast iron Dutch oven we live the crust that it makes.

    chef313633

  5. My Irish neighbor made this every St. Patrick’s day when I was growing up. You use golden raisins and no caraway seeds. It is not an every day bread, it is for feast days. Mrs. Canney told us this bread Is made especially for St. Patrick’s day to break up the Lenten fast with milk, egg and butter.

    michele.dandrea

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Tweaks

  1. I sifted the flour before use and didn't have buttermilk on hand so I used a mixture of 1% milk, sour cream, lemon and vinegar. Worked a treat!

    Amber M.

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FAQs

What is the most famous Irish bread? ›

It is actually Irish wheaten or “Brown Bread” that is the most popular and arguably the most delicious type of traditional Irish bread that exists. It's so common that you'll find brown bread in almost every home on the island and it's so versatile that it's offered with a range of menu items.

What makes Irish bread different? ›

What makes Irish soda bread different? Irish soda bread is leavened by the combination of baking soda and buttermilk rather than yeast, so it actually falls into the quick bread category (think banana bread, zucchini bread, etc.).

Why is my Irish soda bread so hard? ›

Too much kneading will create a hard dense crumb on the bread. Rule of thumb with no yeast breads, the less kneading the softer the crumb. Score the bread. This is an important step to helping to ensure that the center is cooked.

What is the difference between Irish bread and yeast bread? ›

It's called Irish Soda Bread because it's made with baking soda instead of yeast. Because of this, it's more dense than your everyday white sandwich bread. Hearty and rustic are the words that come to mind, and it tastes kind of nutty from the wholemeal flour.

What is the national bread of Ireland? ›

Each country has its “national” bread with recipes dating back to their forefathers. Ireland, for one, has embraced it's kind of bread – the soda bread. It is a basic staple among the Irish that they call it Irish Soda Bread.

What is bread called in Ireland? ›

In Ulster, the wholemeal variety is usually known as wheaten bread and is normally sweetened, while the term "soda bread" is restricted to the white savoury form. In the southern provinces of Ireland, the wholemeal variety is usually known as brown bread and is almost identical to the Ulster wheaten.

What is baking soda called in Ireland? ›

Bread soda is also known as bicarbonate of soda and baking soda. Helpful hints in the kitchen A good substitute for buttermilk, if you need sour milk in a recipe, add 1/2 teaspoon of Shamrock Brea... Bread soda is also known as bicarbonate of soda and baking soda.

Why is Irish bread so good? ›

It was for everyday use, and its distinctive soft, crumbly, dense texture results from the "soft" wheat that grows in the cool climate of Ireland, meaning that it doesn't have enough protein to form the gluten structure of yeast-raised breads. Hence the use of baking soda, originally potash, as a leavening agent.

What is a full Irish breakfast? ›

A traditional full Irish breakfast comprises bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, soda bread or toast, tomatoes, mushrooms, and white or black pudding. For those wondering, black pudding coagulates the pig's blood into a sausage form. The white pudding is simply a pork sausage, usually flat.

Should you refrigerate Irish soda bread? ›

Tightly wrap your leftover bread and place it in an airtight container. There's no need to refrigerate. As for how long soda bread lasts: Irish soda bread tends to dry out faster than other breads. The bread will be good for 3-4 days or up to three months if frozen.

What is good to put on Irish soda bread? ›

This versatile bread works for any meal, but Irish soda bread is a natural for breakfast, whether simply spread with (Irish) butter and jam or alongside that hearty fry-up known as a full Irish breakfast. It's also wonderful with a cup of tea in the afternoon or as a late-night snack.

Why did my Irish soda bread fall apart? ›

Assuming that you are asking about a yeasted or sourdough bread, 9 times out of 10 (if not more) this indicates that you have allowed the bread to rise too much before baking it. Note that I also assume that it had risen before you placed it in the oven.

Why is there a cross on Irish bread? ›

The Southern Irish regions bake their loaves in a classic round fashion and cut a cross on top of the bread. This was done for superstitious reasons, as families believed a cross on top of the bread would let the fairies out or ward off evil and protect the household.

Is Irish bread good for you? ›

This traditional Irish bread is made with wholemeal or white flour and buttermilk and baking powder rather than yeast, so ideal for people on yeast-free diets. Wholemeal varieties are healthiest. It's also super easy to make from home, try this simple soda bread recipe.

What is the best yeast for homemade bread? ›

Active Dry Yeast is an ideal yeast to use for artisan breads or no knead breads that require a slower rise time. It's also the preferred type of yeast for those doughs that proof in the refrigerator for extended periods of time.

What are the famous Irish breads? ›

Breads include an Irish Stout Bread, Irish Soda Bread (with a sugar free version), Treacle Bread and even a Porridge Oat Bread, such wholesome goodness all round.

What bread is Waterford famous for? ›

A blaa /blɑː/, or Waterford Blaa, is a doughy, white bread bun (roll) speciality, particularly associated with Waterford, Ireland. It is currently made in Waterford and South County Kilkenny.

What bread types are popular with Irish consumers? ›

The North South Food Consumption Survey found that 94% of Irish consumers eat white bread and 73% eat wholemeal and brown.

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