Irish Sour Cream Bread
Soft, tangy, and effortlessly rustic, Irish Sour Cream Bread is a quick bread recipe that combines old-world charm with modern baking ease. Made with rich sour cream instead of traditional buttermilk, this no-yeast bread boasts a moist, tender crumb with subtle sweetness from plump raisins and an optional hint of caraway seeds for a fragrant touch. Requiring only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s the perfect option for a comfort-filled homemade bread, whether served warm with butter and jam for breakfast or as a cozy side to soups and stews. Ideal for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any day you crave freshly baked simplicity, this loaf is as delightful in taste as it is quick to bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. If using caraway seeds, stir them in as well.
Add the raisins to the dry ingredients and toss to coat them evenly, ensuring they don't clump together.
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the sour cream and milk until smooth.
Pour the sour cream mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, gently mix until a sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to the prepared cake pan. Use your hands or a spatula to gently press it down and shape it into a round loaf.
Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow 'X' into the top of the loaf, about 1/4 inch deep. This allows the bread to expand as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or as a side to hearty meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.3 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 3986 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 459.7 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
