Irish Soda Bread Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for traditional Irish Soda Bread. This recipe uses only a few basic ingredients and requires minimal kneading.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour Use unbleached flour for a better flavor
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.75 cups Buttermilk
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and cut a deep cross on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite butter or jam.