Irish Whiskey Soda Bread

Soda Bread (Irish Whiskey Soda) 🥃🍞

Description: Elevate your baking game with this delightful Soda Bread recipe infused with the rich flavor of Irish whiskey, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any day you crave a hearty, European-inspired loaf. This recipe is not only delicious but also healthy, taking less than an hour to prepare and bake in the oven.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup of currants (optional)
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 2 cups of buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons of Irish whiskey
• 2 tablespoons of milk

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 363.9 per serving
• Fat Content: 6.4g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
• Cholesterol Content: 15.4mg
• Sodium Content: 491.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 65.2g
  • Fiber Content: 1.7g
  • Sugar Content: 17.6g
• Protein Content: 6.6g

Servings: 8

Cooking Time:

• Preparation: 0 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes
• Total: 40 minutes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:

   • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.
   • Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Stir in the raisins and currants (if using).

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, honey, and Irish whiskey.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients all at once, stirring just until no dry spots remain.

4. Shape the Dough:

   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly for about 1 minute. Be careful not to over-handle the dough, as it may toughen the loaves.
   • Divide the dough in half and shape each half into an 8-inch round.

5. Prepare for Baking:

   • Place the shaped dough rounds in two greased 8-inch round cake pans.
   • Using a floured knife, cut a cross 1/2 inch deep in the top of each loaf.

6. Prepare the Glaze:

   • In a small bowl, combine the remaining whiskey and milk.

7. Glaze and Bake:

   • Brush the tops of the loaves with the whiskey-milk glaze.
   • Bake the loaves in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottoms.

8. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool on wire racks.
   • Once cooled, cut the soda bread into wedges and serve.

Enjoy your freshly baked Soda Bread infused with the delightful flavor of Irish whiskey, perfect for any occasion or as a delicious treat to share with family and friends! 🍞🥃