Apple and Currant Soda Bread Loaf

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A moist, subtly sweet loaf with tender apples and plump currants, baked with traditional Irish techniques. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 Irish cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1/2 cup currants and 1/2 cup diced apples (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes).
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and 1 large egg until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined (dough will be shaggy).
  4. Step 4: Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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