Enjoy a classic and irresistible Irish soda bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick bread fix, this soda bread is crusty on the outside and tender on the inside, making it an ideal accompaniment for any meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 480 milliliters buttermilk
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
Cut the butter into small pieces and blend it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together.
Step 6
Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the dough.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.