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Fruit Soda Bread Recipe

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This delicious Fruit Soda Bread is a quick and easy homemade bread packed with juicy raisins, delivering a sweet and subtly tangy flavor from the buttermilk and a perfect golden crust. Ideal for breakfast or afternoon tea, it’s a warm, comforting bread that requires no yeast and only about an hour from start to finish.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 14 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 500 g (4 cups + 2 tbsp) plain (all-purpose) flour, plus extra for sprinkling the baking sheet
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 200 g (1 cup) juicy raisins or other dried fruit
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 250 ml (1 cup + 2 tsp) buttermilk
  • 50 g (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) melted butter, just melted (not boiling hot)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) fan assisted. Lightly flour a baking sheet by sprinkling a small handful of flour over its surface to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder, baking soda, raisins, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients; this forms your dry mix.
  3. Prepare Wet Mix: Crack the eggs into a cup and whisk gently with a fork just to break them up. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the egg into a separate bowl. Add the buttermilk and melted butter to this bowl and mix until well combined. This is your wet mix.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixes: Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently until a sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing to prevent the bread from becoming tough. You can use your hands if comfortable, shaping the combined dough into a rough cob or ball shape.
  5. Score and Egg Wash: Place the dough ball onto your prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a large cross about 1 inch deep into the top of the dough. Then, use a pastry brush to apply the reserved tablespoon of raw egg over the entire surface of the bread to give it a glossy finish.
  6. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread has risen and looks golden brown on top. The cross should be well defined and the loaf should sound hollow when tapped.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter spread on top or toast slices for extra crunch.

Notes

  • Make sure the melted butter is not hot to avoid scrambling the eggs when mixing.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep the bread soft and tender.
  • Variations: Substitute raisins with other dried fruits like cranberries, currants, or chopped apricots to customize the flavor.
  • Serve with butter, jam, or honey for a delightful snack or breakfast.
  • Store leftovers wrapped in a clean tea towel or airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 2 days.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/fruit-soda-bread-recipe/