This is some of the best bread I have ever made. Wonderful texture and flavor. I will toast the caroway seeds next time. Great with morning coffee.

In reply to G.Smith.

This reply is six years later, but I just found this site. I’m sure others will benefit from my response when they see this. I soak my raisins in a splash, covering, of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur. Use a MW covered receptacle. Heat 10-15 seconds, then cover the dish and set 15-20 minutes. They will be sticky, but just separate with a fork. Fabulous flavor, if you like Bailey’s. Otherwise just cover with water to hydrate.

Excellent recipe! have been making a version of this for decades on St Patrick’s celebrations.  Never used the buttermilk before but it definitely makes a difference  I also added  2 eggs instead of one, my new go to recipe. Try it everyone loved it 

Excellent recipe! have been making a version of this for decades on St Patrick’s celebrations.  Never used the buttermilk before but it definitely makes a difference  I also added  2 eggs instead of one, my new go to recipe. Try it everyone loved it 

My mother made one in a loaf pan with raisins, never caraway seeds and I know  she soaked them as well. I just remember it to be moist and slightly sweet. I don’t remember sugar on top either. Unfortunately I can’t find the recipe to compare although I won’t give up the search.  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!☘️

I didn’t know about the raisin tip of hydrating them! Thank you. I left the caraway out since I didn’t have it. Turned out delicious.

This is next on my list of bread recipes to make! thank you for sharing! 

We enjoyed this sweet soda bread with our afternoon tea and it was delightful! I’ll be making it again soon!

LOVED this recipe!! It was so tasty and easy to make!