Description
Savor the warmth of homemade Irish Soda Bread with its golden crust and soft crumb—ideal for any meal or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with flour or parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Make a well in the center; pour in buttermilk and beaten egg (if using). Stir until just combined.
- 4. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 5-6 times until slightly sticky.
- 5. Shape into a round loaf about 1-1½ inches thick and place on the baking sheet. Score a deep cross on top.
- 6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg