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Orange Raisin Soda Bread (Eggless)

By Jigna
Orange Raisin Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require yeast. Instead, baking soda and buttermilk work as the leavening agents in this recipe. This bread is dense yet has a soft interior and an incredibly crusty exterior!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine World
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Diet Eggless, Vegetarian
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 4½ cups (520g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoon (40g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (150g) raisins
  • 1½ cups (360ml) buttermilk
  • ¼ cup (60ml) orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Add butter cubes and mix using a pastry cutter or with your clean fingers until the butter is pea-sized crumbs.
  • Add raisins and mix well. Pour in the buttermilk and orange juice, and mix gently until everything is combined.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. With floured hands, gently shape the dough into a large round, about 8 to 10 inches across.
  • The dough will be soft and slightly sticky. But if it is hard to shape the dough into a ball, add a little more flour.
  • Transfer the dough ball onto a prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score X on top of the loaf.
  • Bake until the bread is golden brown and the center appears cooked through, about 45-55 minutes. If your bread is browning too quickly on the top, loosely tent the bread with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven, allow it cool for 10 minutes, and then transfer it to a wire rack.
  • Serve the bread warm, at room temperature, or lightly toasted with your favorite spread.

Storing Suggestions

  • Orange Raisin Soda Bread, tightly covered, will stay at room temperature for 3-4 days.
  • You can also wrap it in aluminum foil and refrigerate it for up to a week.

Notes

  1. Buttermilk: Buttermilk is a key ingredient for the bread's flavor, texture, and rise. Use cold buttermilk if possible for the best result.
  2. DIY Buttermilk: If you do not have store-bought buttermilk on hand, you can make the homemade version of the buttermilk. Add 1 tablespoon of whiter vinegar to 1½ cups of milk, stir well, and let it stand for five minutes. And you can use this DIY buttermilk for the recipe.
  3. Orange Juice: Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. If you do not want to add orange juice, replace it with buttermilk. So you will need to add 1¾ cups buttermilk in total.
  4. Dough: Add some flour if it is too hard to shape the dough into a ball. However, the dough should be soft and slightly sticky, so do not add too much flour.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 197kcalCarbohydrates : 36gProtein : 4gFat : 4gSaturated Fat : 2gPolyunsaturated Fat : 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat : 1gTrans Fat : 0.1gCholesterol : 10mgSodium : 241mgPotassium : 152mgFiber : 2gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 135IUVitamin C : 2mgCalcium : 35mgIron : 2mg
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