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Easy Raisin and Caraway Soda Bread Recipes

Easy Raisin and Caraway Soda Bread Recipes

This no-yeast soda bread is studded with sweet raisins and warm caraway for a tender, fragrant loaf. Mix, shape, and bake—ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
  • 1.5 tbsp caraway seeds
  • 1.25 cup raisins
  • 1.75 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for brushing after baking

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or grease a cast-iron skillet.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and caraway in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Fold in raisins to coat them with the dry mixture.
  • Make a well and pour in buttermilk. Stir with a fork until shaggy.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 6–8 times to bring together.
  • Shape into a 7-inch round and set on the prepared pan. Slash a deep X on top.
  • Bake 38–42 minutes until golden and 200°F inside. Tent with foil if it browns early.
  • Brush the hot loaf with melted butter. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Try swapping half the raisins with currants or chopped dried apricots. Leftovers keep 2 days at room temperature; toast slices to refresh and serve with salted butter or honey.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Raisin and Caraway Soda Bread Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.