Description
Experience the warm, comforting taste of homemade Irish Soda Bread! This quick and simple recipe yields a fluffy loaf that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- Optional add-ins: raisins or caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add buttermilk, mixing until a shaggy dough forms; avoid overmixing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf, about 1-2 inches thick, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score an 'X' on top of the loaf to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg