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Mcnamara'S Irish Soda Bread
Mcnamara'S Irish Soda Bread reads sweetness 8.3, richness 5.2 and fruity 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Irish main, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.3 · Richness 5.2 · Fruity 4.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 1.6 · Nutty 0.9 · Earthy 0.7 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (10)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 9 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (35 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 348.7 kcal, 11.2 g protein, 6.6 g fat, 62.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (8 steps)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, 9 tablespoons sugar, and salt in the mixing bowl of a large stand mixer on low speed until combined.
- Mix in butter until thoroughly combined.
- Beat in milk, then eggs, then raisins, incorporating each ingredient well before adding the next.
- Transfer dough to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. A toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Best served warm.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.