Description
Enjoy the taste of Ireland with this classic Irish Soda Bread recipe. This quick and easy bread is perfect for any occasion and pairs well with butter for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 cup raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar if using.
- Add Butter: Work cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in Extras: Add raisins or currants if using.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, shape into a loaf.
- Bake: Place loaf on baking sheet, cut an “X” on top, bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm with butter.
Notes
- Handle the dough minimally for best texture.
- Best eaten fresh but can be stored wrapped for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
