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Skillet Irish Soda Bread

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by: Joanna Cismaru
03.08.19
Updated: 03.26.19

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This Skillet Irish Soda Bread recipe is a rustic, mildly sweet quick bread with raisins and caraway seeds. It is so easy and super quick to put together, then baked in a skillet. 

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Irish Soda Bread

Since St. Patrick’s day is almost upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you my favorite recipe for Irish Soda bread that’s baked in a skillet. Because I love all things made in a skillet, so why not bread. That’s just how I roll.

I love my Irish soda bread recipe, it’s almost like a raisin bread because it’s slightly sweetened, loaded with raisins and caraway seeds. I like to have this bread toasted and buttered for breakfast with a good cup of coffee in the morning. That’s just how I like my soda bread.

What Is Irish Soda Bread

This is a type of quick bread which uses baking soda and baking powder to give the loaf some airiness. No need to wait for this bread to rise! After a very quick knead, it’s ready to pop in the oven.

I mean nobody ever said you have to be Irish to enjoy some of this bread, at least I don’t think they did. But here’s the truth. I make this year round for 2 reasons. For one, it’s really quick to put together. Bread making seriously doesn’t get any easier! Secondly, I love it. I find it way easier than making a raisin bread and it’s such a great breakfast.

irish soda bread in a skillet ready for baking

How to Make Irish Soda Bread

To make this Irish soda bread recipe I started by mixing the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add the raisins and caraway seeds and mix until they’re evenly dispersed. In a smaller bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients and give it a good mix with a wooden spoon.

Turn the shaggy dough out onto a lightly floured surface and give it a gentle knead until everything comes together. The secret here is to not over knead the dough. You just want to knead it until it comes all together enough to form a ball so you can place it in the skillet.

Of course you don’t have to bake it in a skillet, you could use a regular baking sheet as well. There’s nothing that smells better than the aroma of freshly baked bread, it will make you kinder to your neighbors, heck it will make your neighbors kinder to you! Just open a window and you’ll see.

a bowl full of caraway seeds

What Are Caraway Seeds?

These little seeds are often used in rye bread, and have a hint of anise/ liquorice aroma. Aniseeds, fennel seeds, dill seeds, and nigella seeds are all great substitutes for caraway. If you aren’t a huge fan of that touch of liquorice flavor, you can leave this ingredient out. However, the caraway is such a subtle note and I think it really adds so much depth to this bread.

What Else Can I Put in My Irish Soda Bread?

While it’s traditional to use raisins and caraway seeds in Irish soda bread, you can add any other dried fruits, nuts or seeds. It really is up to you and what you like. Try adding dried cranberries, or cherries, perhaps some dried apricots. Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds would be great in this bread. The sky’s the limit!

How Do You Store Irish Soda Bread?

Irish soda bread can dry out quickly, so it is best to store it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container to preserve it longer. You can store it like this for about 3 to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

Irish soda bread in a skillet fresh out of the oven

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Skillet Irish Soda Bread

4.75 from 20 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 55 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 12
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This Skillet Irish Soda Bread is a rustic, mildly sweet quick bread with raisins and caraway seeds. It is so easy and super quick to put together, then baked in a skillet. 

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 1 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted, melted
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Grease a skillet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the caraway seeds and the raisins.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon. Dust your hands with a little bit of flour and knead the dough, either in the bowl if it's large enough, or over your floured work surface. Knead it gently just until you can form a rough ball. Do not over knead the dough.
  • Place the dough in the skillet and score the top in an X shape and about an inch in depth, to help cook the center.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

Recipe Notes

Flour: If your dough is too wet, add a bit more flour, a little bit at a time. The dough should just come together into a ball. Do not over knead.
Storage: Irish soda bread can dry out quickly, so it is best to store it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container to preserve it longer. You can store it like this for about 3 to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: Nutritional information is for 1 slice and assumes 12 slices per bread. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
 

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 261kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 50g (17%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 36mg (12%)Sodium: 352mg (15%)Potassium: 329mg (9%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 155IU (3%)Vitamin C: 0.9mg (1%)Calcium: 101mg (10%)Iron: 2.4mg (13%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Irish
Keyword:bread, irish soda bread
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  1. yvonne says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:13 pm

    I always use currants not raisins but will try this version. Love Irish Soda Bread no matter what is in it!!! Thanks for your recipes.
    Yovnne

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  2. Fergus O’Reilly says

    September 19, 2020 at 12:43 am

    Leave out the caraway seeds and baking powder and use buttermilk. This bread is eaten at tea time (early evening) in Ireland and yes Lott’s of butter! If can bake it over a fire you will be rewarded!

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