Irish Soda Bread

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    291 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is a classic, simple bread recipe that requires no rise time so it's ready in about an hour! 

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Ingredients

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For the bread

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg

For basting

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Add the buttermilk, softened butter, and egg to the mixture and mix well using an electric mixer until a soft dough forms.
  4. Use your hands to knead the dough lightly. Shape into a large ball and flatten slightly.
  5. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf.
  6. Stir together the melted butter and buttermilk and brush over the outside of the loaf.
  7. Bake in a hot oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  8. Brush the loaf with the buttermilk mixture every 15 minutes during baking.

Notes

  • This bread is rather dense and very filling - not light and fluffy like a sandwich bread. It's best served warm with butter or jam or for dipping in soup or stew. 
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can easily make your own. Add a scant cup of milk to a measuring cup and add around 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to sour. Instant buttermilk!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 415IU (8%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 415IU 8%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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