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Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

A rustic, golden-brown loaf of soda bread, sliced open to show the crumb texture, resting on a white plate.
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Make this easy Irish Soda Bread with no yeast or kneading required. This quick bread has a soft, tender crumb and a crusty exterior, perfect for serving with butter or alongside soup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly flour a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk all at once.
  4. Mix the ingredients quickly with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined into a soft, sticky dough. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto the floured baking sheet. Gently shape it into a round loaf, about 7 inches across and 2 inches high.
  6. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, cutting almost to the bottom.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a slightly denser loaf, you can substitute 1 cup of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • This bread is best eaten the day it is made, served warm with good Irish butter or marmalade.
  • The cross cut helps the heat penetrate the dense center, ensuring it cooks through evenly.

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