Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread
Recipe Type: Baking
Cuisine: Irish
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Serves: 4 – 6
A classic Irish favorite, this easy to make Irish Soda Bread is delicious year round.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk*
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- (*Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to regular milk if buttermilk is not available.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Mix melted butter and ¼ c of buttermilk. Set aside for later use.
- Sift dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Gradually add 1 cup of buttermilk while mixing.
- Roll the dough into a large firm ball.
- Place on a lightly floured baking sheet and mold into a circle about the size of a pie.
- Brush with butter and buttermilk mixture.
- Use a sharp knife to cut an “X” shape on the top of the dough.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool before serving.