Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (plus more as needed)

Authentic Irish Soda Bread recipe! This recipe yields a deliciously dense, rustic loaf – think chewy interior and a satisfyingly crusty exterior. It's utterly irresistible served warm with lashings of butter. Don't be intimidated by its 'ugly' charm; the taste is truly exceptional! Note: You might need slightly more or less buttermilk depending on humidity – add a little at a time until the dough comes together.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 239.8 kcal

Protein 14g

Rating 4.5 (50 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Traditional Irish Soda Bread

All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (plus more as needed)

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How to Make Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add the buttermilk gradually to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a fork or your hands until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Don't overmix!
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf (about 1 inch thick).
Score a deep cross on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.