Traditional Irish Soda Bread
This recipe makes 1 loaf servings
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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour, (can substitute 1/2 the all purpose flour with whole wheat)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
Preparation
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
- Keywords : Bread; Irish; Bake; Buttermilk; Flour;
Related content
-
Irish Soda Bread
A loaf of bread takes too long to make — and isn't it fattening, too? So why bother? Irish...
-
Québécois-Style Pea Soup
This traditional pea soup is the ultimate in Quebec-style comfort food. Look for an unsmoked ham...
-
Sausage and Spinach Soup With Rosemary Croutons
Nothing heats up a cold winter night like a warm bowl of soup. Serve this quick version of...
-
Toasted Chicken Sandwiches With Lemon Pepper Mayo
If cutlets are unavailable, slice boneless skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally almost...
