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irish soda bread with 2 slices cut on a white board

Chocolate Nut Irish Soda Bread

Rosemary Molloy
This Chocolate Nut Irish Soda Bread is going to knock your socks off. It is a delicious twist on the original loaf loaded with chocolate and nuts.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2234 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup nuts (37 grams)
  • 2 1/2 ounces good quality dark or milk chocolate chopped (70 grams)
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (312 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 grams)
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl mix the nuts and chocolate together with a teaspoon of flour.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, sugar and salt. Add the butter and mix to form coarse crumbs. Stir in the nut mixture. Then add the egg and the butter milk and combine.
  • Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and knead a minute or two to bring the dough together and form into a round loaf shape. Then place on the prepared cookie sheet, make a 1 inch (2.2 cm) deep cross on the top of the loaf and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf immediately to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

This bread will keep for 3-4 days when wrapped tightly at room temperature and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 2234kcalCarbohydrates: 327gProtein: 56gFat: 82gSaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 2265mgPotassium: 1157mgFiber: 16gSugar: 73gVitamin A: 1402IUCalcium: 397mgIron: 19mg
Keyword irish soda bread, irish soda bread with chocolate and nuts
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