Irish Soda Bread

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    10 slices, 1 (12-inch) loaf

  • Calories

    165 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Irish Soda Bread

An easy Irish soda bread recipe with buttermilk that is moist, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Ideal for toasting, soups, and more.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, cold unsalted
  • 1 egg large
  • ¾ cup buttermilk 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • ½ tablespoon molasses not blackstrap, unsulphered
  • cup currants optional, or raisins, dried

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, lightly pulse the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine. (If you prefer not to use a food processor, whisk the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.)
  3. Scatter the butter pieces over the top. Pulse just until butter is incorporated but small pieces are still visible, about 10 to 15 pulses. (If you are not using a food processor, cut in the butter with a pastry blender or fork.)
  4. In a separate, large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk, and molasses.
  5. Add the dry ingredient mixture and the currants to the bowl with the wet ingredients. By hand with a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add 1 additional tablespoons buttermilk as needed.
  6. Lightly flour a work surface, then dump the dough onto it. Knead the dough a few times (5 to 10-ish), then shape the dough into a round, slightly flattened loaf.
  7. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, lightly cut a 1/4-inch deep “X” on top of the loaf to allow air to escape.
  8. Bake the Irish soda bread for 45 minutes, until a thin, sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean. The dough will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom and the internal temperature should reach 200 degrees F.
  9. Transfer the Irish soda bread to a wire rack. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store bread in an airtight storage container at room temperature for up to 4 days. 
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze bread in an airtight freezer-safe storage container or ziptop bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice (of 10) Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Potassium 251mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 134IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices, 1 (12-inch) loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice (of 10)
Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 134IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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