Description
Irish Soda Bread is a warm, comforting loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior, perfect for any meal. This easy recipe elevates your baking game without the fuss.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Optional: raisins or caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Pour in buttermilk and melted butter; stir gently until just blended.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly until cohesive.
- Shape into a round loaf about 1-2 inches thick and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut an 'X' on top of the dough for even baking.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg