Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Irish soda bread, perfect for pairing with butter, jam, stews, or simply enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup melted butter (for basting)
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (divided)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the softened butter, 1 cup of buttermilk, and the egg to the dry mixture.
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Knead the dough briefly, about 8-10 times, until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the loaf with the melted butter and remaining buttermilk mixture.
- Make a deep ‘X’ cut into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes, brushing with buttermilk mixture every 15 minutes.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center and listening for a hollow sound when tapped.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg