Irish Soda Bread
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Irish Soda Bread
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Inspired by traditional Irish Soda Bread, this version is a bit sweeter and perfect with butter and jam. Or serve up a big slice with your St. Patrick’s Day dinner.
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Ingredients
Bread:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 tablespoons cold butter
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or a fork to cut the butter into the flour until only small, flour covered bits remain.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- In another bowl (or I just use the liquid measuring cup) mix together the buttermilk and the egg. Mix with a wooden spoon until almost all of the flour is incorporated. Dump the dough (and any remaining flour) onto a counter and knead a few times to incorporate all of the flour. If the dough is too sticky and is sticking to the counter, you can add more flour, but you shouldn’t need to.
- Transfer the dough to a 10” cast iron skillet. Use a serrated knife to score an X shape across the top of the dough.
- In a small bowl, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the buttermilk. Brush about 1/4 of this mixture over the top of the bread.
- Place the skillet into the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, baste the bread with 1/3 of the remaining butter mixture, then sprinkle evenly with 1/3 of the sugar. Return to the oven and set the timer for 10 more minutes.
- When the timer goes off, repeat the above steps with the buttermilk mixture and the sugar, using 1/2 of the remaining ingredients. If needed, you may need to pop the buttermilk mixture in the microwave for a few seconds to make it liquid again. Set the timer for 10 more minutes.
- When the timer goes off, repeat the above steps one last time, using the rest of the buttermilk mixture and the rest of the sugar.
- Return the bread to the oven and allow it to bake until the top is golden brown, another 10-15 minutes, for a total bake time of about 45-50 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool for a bit before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is best served the day it is made. If you have leftovers, store it wrapped in plastic wrap or foil, but the crust will soften and get a little bit sticky.
- This bread is best served the day it is made. If you have leftovers, store it wrapped in plastic wrap or foil, but the crust will soften and get a little bit sticky.
- If you want to serve this as a savory bread with stew, omit sprinkling the sugar on the crust.
- If you want to serve this as a savory bread with stew, omit sprinkling the sugar on the crust.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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