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Irish Soda Bread

Prep Time

10 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

45 min

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Irish Soda Bread

A rustic, no-yeast bread with a tender crumb and golden crust. Ready in under an hour!

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
8
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Make a well; add buttermilk and stir until just combined.

  4. 4

    Shape into a round loaf on a baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Cut a deep X on top.

  6. 6

    Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding.

Baker's Tips

  • •Don't overwork the dough
  • •Buttermilk is essential for the rise