Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is a classic, simple bread recipe that requires no rise time so it's ready in about an hour!

Course Bread

Cuisine Irish

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings slices

Calories 291kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

For the bread

4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter softened
1 large egg

For basting

1/4 cup butter melted
1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the buttermilk, softened butter, and egg to the mixture and mix well using an electric mixer until a soft dough forms.
Use your hands to knead the dough lightly. Shape into a large ball and flatten slightly.
Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf.
Stir together the melted butter and buttermilk and brush over the outside of the loaf.
Bake in a hot oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Brush the loaf with the buttermilk mixture every 15 minutes during baking.

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Notes

This bread is rather dense and very filling - not light and fluffy like a sandwich bread. It's best served warm with butter or jam or for dipping in soup or stew.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can easily make your own. Add a scant cup of milk to a measuring cup and add around 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to sour. Instant buttermilk!

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