Irish Soda Bread
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Irish Soda Bread
Description
Irish Soda Bread uses a combination of flour, sugar, leavening agents (baking powder and baking soda), and caraway seeds for a distinctive aroma. The cold butter is cut into the dry ingredients creating a texture that is tender when baked. The addition of sour cream and buttermilk contributes moisture and acidity, activating the baking soda to create a light crumb. The dough is kneaded gently on a floured surface before being shaped and scored with a deep cross. Baking at 375°F produces a golden crust with a moist interior.
The bread is traditionally served at room temperature and can complement meals or be enjoyed simply with butter. The use of caraway seeds provides a signature flavor character distinguishing this bread.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon caraway seed chopped
- ⅓ cup butter (cold)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and caraway seed.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Mix in the egg, sour cream, and buttermilk until you have a sticky dough.
- Pour the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until soft, adding more flour as needed.
- Place dough into a 9-inch round pan (I just used a glass pie pan) and cut a deep x in the center.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Brush top with a little melted butter. Cool at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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