Traditional Irish Soda Bread
A quick, yeast-free Irish soda bread that is crusty on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for casual dinners or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (420 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (3 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (337 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, kosher salt, and baking soda until evenly mixed.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms; don’t overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently four times so it holds together.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and set it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a large X into the top to let steam escape and help the loaf rise.
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F and continue baking for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
If you don’t have buttermilk, stir 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice into milk and let sit 5–10 minutes to thicken. Measure flour by weight for consistent results.
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