Traditional Irish Soda Bread
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If you think you can't bake bread, you have to try this Irish Soda Bread recipe. You'll impress yourself and have a fresh-baked loaf in under an hour from start to finish.
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients:
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4 cups (1000 mL) all-purpose flour (can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat)
1 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk
Preparation:
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in middle of the flour, and add buttermilk all at once.
Use your hands to mix buttermilk into flour to form a soft dough.Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Lightly knead the dough a few times to make a smooth ball.
Place loaf onto parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. With sharp knife, score a large 'X' on the top of the dough. Bake in the centre of a 425 F (220 C) oven for about 35 minutes. The loaf is done when browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Serve warmed with butter and honey.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in middle of the flour, and add buttermilk all at once.
Use your hands to mix buttermilk into flour to form a soft dough.Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Lightly knead the dough a few times to make a smooth ball.
Place loaf onto parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. With sharp knife, score a large 'X' on the top of the dough. Bake in the centre of a 425 F (220 C) oven for about 35 minutes. The loaf is done when browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Serve warmed with butter and honey.
Additional Information
- Spotted Dog Variation:
Add 1 cup (250 mL) raisins or currants and 1 tsp (5 mL) caraway seeds (optional) to the flour
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