Irish Soda Bread
A delightful and traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe that brings warmth and togetherness to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¾ cups Buttermilk
- Optional Add-ins: raisins, currants, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the buttermilk all at once and mix until combined.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface just until cohesive.
- Shape into a round loaf, about 1.5 inches thick.
- Score a deep “X” on top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with Irish butter or jam. Can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Irish Soda Bread, Baking, Comfort Food, Traditional Recipe