Dump a bunch of ingredients in a bowl, give a little mix, transfer into a skillet, bake, and you've got an unforgettable sweet, hearty, rustic Irish soda bread.
Mix flour, baking soda, parsnip, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Mix in buttermilk.
Mix in raisins.
Use your hands to gently knead the mixture together to form a dough. It's a rustic bread, so don't expect a smooth elastic dough like you might have seen with other types of bread.
Place dough into a lightly greased deep 8" skillet or shape into a round loaf on a lightly greased cookie sheet,
Cut a cross into the loaf, going about halfway into the dough. This is not just decorative; it helps the bread bake evenly.
Bake for 60 minutes. Cover and bake for another 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out dry. When you flip the loaf out to cool, it should sound hollow when you tap the bottom.