Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Enjoy the taste of Ireland with this incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Irish Soda Bread. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a hearty loaf that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar if using.
- Add Butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, and shape into a round loaf.
- Bake: Place the loaf on the baking sheet, score the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm with butter and jam.
- For a sweeter version, add ½ cup raisins or currants to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
