Description
Irish Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread made using baking soda as a leavening agent instead of yeast, resulting in a quick and easy recipe that yields a deliciously dense and hearty loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir until a dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface.
- Knead gently for about 1 minute, just until it comes together.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add raisins or currants to the dough.
- Serve warm with butter for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Irish Soda Bread, traditional bread, quick bread, baking