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Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

Name: Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 loaf
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons white sugar; ½ cup raisins; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Rating: 4.39 stars

114 Ratings
96 Reviews
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My mom bugged grandpa for this recipe but he told her he didn't have one. So, when he made the bread one day she captured each ingredient in a bowl and measured it and put it in the bowl he planned to mix it in!

By NANCERINI

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 loaf

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup raisins
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cast iron skillet.

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Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and sugar. Toss the raisins with the flour mixture until coated. Make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk, and melted margarine. Stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few quick turns just to even out the dough. Handle the dough as little as possible. Pat into a flat circle, and place into the prepared pan.
Step 3

Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

255 calories; protein 6.9g 14% DV; carbohydrates 47.6g 15% DV; fat 4g 6% DV; cholesterol 24.5mg 8% DV; sodium 152.5mg 6% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (96)

Most helpful positive review

MOOMS

01/27/2004

Please ADD SALT a little will do you just fine. The first time I made this it was a total flop. One dash of salt could have saved this recipe. Second attempt with 1/2 teaspoon of salt MUCH BETTER. Read More

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(249)

Most helpful critical review

Karyn Andrea

10/01/2009

I followed this recipe almost to the letter (plus the 1/2 t salt recommended by someone and using both currants and raisins) and it was just blah. I'm not sure why people have liked this so much - heavy and tasteless. It's edible with butter and jam. Read More

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(7)

114 Ratings

5 star values: 66
4 star values: 32
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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MOOMS

01/27/2004

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(249)

CAJUNTOAST

03/17/2003

Yummy! This one was so incredibly quick and tastes great. I actually didn't have buttermilk so I substituted 1 cup plain yogurt (what the Joy of Cooking suggests as a substitution). Read More

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(177)

Jillian

03/16/2011

Well, Grandpa McAndrew must've been one heck of a guy, because this is one heck of a good Irish Soda Bread! I do however think that when "Mom" was copying down the recipe she did forget to add the salt...a little bit is all you need. I chose to add 1/2 tsp. I like my soda breads a little sweeter, so I doubled the amount of sugar to 1/4 cup. After I formed the bread I lightly scored it and brushed it with an egg wash. I popped it the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and baked it at 375 for about 45 minutes. This is a great recipe for traditional Irish soda bread - perfect warm with butter served with a cup of tea! Read More

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(161)

Myra

01/27/2004

This recipe was extremely easy and took very little time. It was too powdery looking but tasted okay. I made another one using 3tbls of margarine. It looks better but I believe brushing the top with egg white and water would give it a glazed appearance. It is very heavy and slightly sweet. I served mine with whipped cream cheese. Read More

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(71)

SUNFLOWERLAZ

04/11/2003

This is a wonderful recipe and it came out perfectly with the additions from the two prior reviews. However I did something else different....since i cannot eat eggs I substituted 1 tablespoon of baking powder 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil instead of using the one egg....it was WONDERFUL!!!! Thanks guys! Read More

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(70)

03/25/2006

A perfect fast recipe. I've made it twice and it's been great both times. I usually like to fool around with ingredients but there's no need to with this one. Good stuff! Read More

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(57)

SRASWAMP

10/31/2005

This is a very easy to make wonderfully moist bread! I topped the bread with a melted butter & powdered sugar frosting. Read More

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(40)

Laura Honeee

08/26/2003

Sent looking for a simple irish soda bread minus the carroway seads (sp) but with raisens and this one fit the requirements. Used golden raisins just because that is my preferance in baking.. Read More

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(36)

TIZME

03/25/2004

I used olive oil instead of margarine and soy milk instead of the buttermilk. I also added salt and it was pretty good! We ate almost the whole loaf right away. Read More

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(34)

Karyn Andrea

10/01/2009

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Nutritional Information

Grandpa McAndrew's Irish Soda Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 254.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 14 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 5 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 33 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 40 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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MOOMS

01/27/2004

Please ADD SALT a little will do you just fine. The first time I made this it was a total flop. One dash of salt could have saved this recipe. Second attempt with 1/2 teaspoon of salt MUCH BETTER.

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(249)

CAJUNTOAST

03/17/2003

Yummy! This one was so incredibly quick and tastes great. I actually didn't have buttermilk so I substituted 1 cup plain yogurt (what the Joy of Cooking suggests as a substitution).

Helpful

(177)

Jillian

03/16/2011

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(161)

Myra

01/27/2004

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(71)

SUNFLOWERLAZ

04/11/2003

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(70)

03/25/2006

A perfect fast recipe. I've made it twice and it's been great both times. I usually like to fool around with ingredients but there's no need to with this one. Good stuff!

Helpful

(57)

SRASWAMP

10/31/2005

This is a very easy to make wonderfully moist bread! I topped the bread with a melted butter & powdered sugar frosting.

Helpful

(40)

Laura Honeee

08/26/2003

Sent looking for a simple irish soda bread minus the carroway seads (sp) but with raisens and this one fit the requirements. Used golden raisins just because that is my preferance in baking..

Helpful

(36)

TIZME

03/25/2004

I used olive oil instead of margarine and soy milk instead of the buttermilk. I also added salt and it was pretty good! We ate almost the whole loaf right away.

Helpful

(34)

Karyn Andrea