Description
Rustic Irish soda bread delivers pure comfort from Ireland’s hearty kitchens, blending simple ingredients into a crusty, warm loaf. Homemade goodness fills your kitchen with traditional flavors that connect generations of bakers through one delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fat Component:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 425F (220C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Form a shallow crater in the center of the dry mixture, then pour in buttermilk and melted butter.
- Gently blend ingredients with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft, shaggy dough emerges.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and softly fold together, handling minimally to maintain tenderness.
- Mold the mixture into a compact circular loaf approximately two inches thick, ensuring uniform shape.
- Position the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and score a deep cross pattern across the top surface using a sharp knife.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing, allowing the bread to settle and develop optimal texture.
Notes
- Dust the surface with flour sparingly to prevent the dough from becoming tough and dense.
- Use fresh buttermilk for the most authentic tangy flavor and best rising potential.
- Score the X deeply and boldly across the top to help the bread expand evenly during baking and create a classic rustic look.
- Allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing to maintain its structural integrity and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg