Description
Traditional Irish soda bread is a simple, hearty bread made with basic ingredients. It is quick to prepare and does not require yeast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir until the dough comes together.
- Knead gently on a floured surface for a minute.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Place on a baking sheet and cut a cross on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh buttermilk for best flavor.
- Store bread in a paper bag to keep it crusty.
- This bread is best eaten on the day it is made.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Irish soda bread, traditional bread, quick bread