Description
Hearty Irish soda bread brings rustic charm from emerald landscapes, delivering a simple yet soul-warming loaf with minimal ingredients. Warm slices paired with creamy butter invite you to savor traditional Irish comfort in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 and 3/4 cups (420 milliliters) buttermilk
Add-ins:
- 1 cup (150 grams) raisins
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425F (220C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with grease to prepare for bread baking.
- Combine flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Create a central cavity in the dry mixture, then introduce the egg and raisins before pouring in the buttermilk.
- Gently integrate the wet and dry components using hands or a wooden spoon until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and perform a gentle 30-second kneading to develop texture.
- Craft the dough into a rounded loaf, positioning it centrally on the prepared baking sheet and carving a prominent cross-shaped incision across the top surface.
- Position the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the bread achieves a rich golden-brown coloration and produces a hollow sound when tapped underneath.
- Allow the bread to rest and slightly cool before slicing to ensure optimal texture and easier cutting.
Notes
- Add caraway seeds or herbs like rosemary for an extra flavor boost to traditional Irish soda bread.
- Replace raisins with dried cranberries or chopped nuts for unique texture and taste variations.
- Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary needs and preferences.
- Create smaller individual rolls instead of one large loaf for quick serving and portion control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg