Description
This Irish Soda Bread is a delightful and comforting addition to any meal, perfect for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. With its rich flavors from buttermilk and butter, this quick bread is simple to make, requiring no yeast or lengthy rising times. Whether enjoyed warm with butter and jam, served alongside hearty soups, or as part of a traditional Irish breakfast, this rustic loaf is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients like raisins or herbs for an extra personal touch. Experience the warmth of homemade bread with this easy Irish Soda Bread recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, softened butter, and egg until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Cut a large X into the top of the loaf to help it bake evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then brush with melted butter mixed with additional buttermilk.
- Return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg