Irish Soda Bread

Quick and easy to whip up, this Irish Soda Bread recipe requires minimal ingredients and no yeast, making it perfect for last-minute baking. Irresistibly fluffy on the inside with a golden crust, it pairs beautifully with soups or spreads.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: bread

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil

Optional Add-ins

1 cup raisins or currants
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C).
Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until they are well blended and free of lumps.
Add buttermilk gradually into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead it gently for about 30 seconds just until it comes together.
Shape the dough into a round loaf about 1.5 inches thick.
Score the top with a deep cross using a sharp knife.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with butter and jam for an extra touch of comfort!

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