Irish Soda Bread
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Irish Soda Bread
Description
This Irish Soda Bread features a combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda as a leavening agent, and buttermilk that activates the soda to create a quick-rise bread. Butter is cut into the flour to add richness and some tenderness, while sugar provides a subtle sweetness. Raisins are optional but add fruitiness and texture. The dough is mixed just until combined, avoiding overworking to keep the bread tender.
After shaping into a round loaf, a cross is cut on top, a traditional step thought to help the bread rise and add rustic character. Baking at 400°F produces a golden crust with a soft interior. Baking times vary around 45-55 minutes, and covering with foil can prevent excessive browning.
Irish Soda Bread is best served sliced with butter, jams, or alongside soups and stews. It makes a hearty accompaniment to meals without the wait for yeast rising. The crumb is dense but moist, easily sliced warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg large
- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping the bread
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter cold and cut into small cubes, unsalted
- 1 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan, cast iron skillet or pie dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together until combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the butter to the flour mixture and work the dough with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Add the raisins.
- Pour in the buttermilk mixture and gently fold it in until fully combined.
- Sprinkle some flour on the counter and on your hands and gently work the dough into a 9 inch round loaf. Knead the dough for about 1 minute, if the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
- Transfer the round loaf into the prepared skillet/pan. Using a sharp knife, make an X on top.
- Bake until the bread is golden brown and the center appears cooked through, about 45-55 minutes. If the bread is browning on top too fast, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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