Description
A straightforward and quick recipe for Irish soda bread, perfect for beginners and customizable with various ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or homemade substitute)
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- Optional: 1 egg
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk (and any optional ingredients if using) and mix until combined.
- Gently shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Score a deep X on top of the loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Don’t over-mix the dough to avoid tough bread. Scoring the top helps it bake evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg