Description
Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread is a delightful twist on the classic loaf, marrying the zesty flavors of orange with the tartness of cranberries. This simple, no-yeast recipe features a crispy crust enveloping a soft, buttery interior—perfect for breakfast, tea time, or festive gatherings. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or as a side to soups and salads, this versatile bread is sure to impress family and friends. With its ease of preparation and delightful flavor profile, you can whip up this treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into squares)
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together four cups of flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles small peas.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and orange zest.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture; gently combine.
- Fold in cranberries and knead lightly on a floured surface until no longer sticky.
- Shape into a round loaf and place it on the baking sheet. Cut an 'X' on top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden brown; cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg