Description
Traditional Irish soda bread is a simple, hearty bread made with basic ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for a minute.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Cut a deep cross on top of the loaf.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container.
- This bread is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: traditional irish food, soda bread