Traditional Soda Bread

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Resting Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 Slices

  • Calories

    238 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Bread

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Traditional Soda Bread

This traditional no yeast bread recipe is a crumbly dense bread with a slightly sweet taste. With only a few pantry and refrigerator staples required, this delicious traditional soda bread can be made easily and is one everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ Cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 ¼ Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 5 Tablespoons butter chilled and cubed, unsalted
  • 1 Cup currants optional, or raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Get out a 10 to 12-inch cast-iron skillet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use a 9-10 inch cake pan that has been lightly greased.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the buttermilk and egg together until combined and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture and cut in using a pastry cutter or fork. Work the butter into the flour until it becomes crumbly. Stir in currants or raisins.
  4. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and fold using a spatula until the dough becomes thick. Lightly flour your hands and remove the dough from the bowl onto a floured surface. Gently knead the dough for about 1 minute until all the flour has been incorporated.
  5. Place the dough onto the cast iron skillet or prepared pan and use a very sharp knife to cut an X on top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes until the bread becomes a nice golden-brown color all over. If it begins to brown too quickly, place a loose tent of foil over the top. The internal temperature should be 190-200F.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Originally Posted on June 17, 2020
  • Updated on March 2, 2022

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 101mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 223IU (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 223IU 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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