Irish Soda Bread Currants Caraway (Printable)
Rustic Irish quick bread with currants and caraway seeds, tender crumb and slightly sweet flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
→ Add-ins
06 - 1 cup dried currants
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, well-shaken
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and caraway seeds.
03 - Stir in the currants, ensuring they are evenly distributed and coated with flour.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
05 - Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until it comes together, about 8–10 turns.
07 - Shape the dough into a round loaf about 2 inches high. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
08 - With a sharp knife, cut a deep X across the top of the loaf.
09 - Bake for 38–42 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. An inserted skewer should come out clean.
10 - Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No yeast, no proofing, no waiting around—just honest bread from bowl to oven in fifteen minutes flat
- That magical combination of plump currants and fragrant caraway seeds makes every bite feel special
02 -
- Overworking the dough makes it tough, so stop as soon as everything comes together
- The X cut is not just pretty—it helps the heat penetrate the center and encourages even rising
03 -
- Make sure your buttermilk is well-shaken before measuring to distribute the cultures evenly
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a more uniform dough