Description
Discover the warm, comforting embrace of homemade Irish soda bread with this easy recipe. With a golden crust and tender crumb, this delightful bread is perfect for any occasion—from St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to cozy family meals. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, this quick-baking bread can be customized with your favorite add-ins, making it a versatile companion for soups, stews, or sweet spreads. In under an hour, you can enjoy fresh-baked goodness right from your oven!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar; whisk until mixed.
- Add buttermilk and melted butter, stirring gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly for about 30 seconds.
- Shape into a round loaf about 1.5 inches thick and place on the baking sheet.
- Cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf for even baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg