Description
A quick and simple version of traditional Irish soda bread that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet and cut a cross shape into the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter bread, add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the dry ingredients.
- You can substitute the buttermilk with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes before using.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg