Irish Soda Bread is a quick-bread recipe consisting of traditional ingredients like flour, baking soda, salt, butter and buttermilk. The flavor is mild with texture similar to the inside of a biscuit. Delicious served warm, spread with salted butter and jam or toasted and served with eggs and corned beef hash.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Move oven rack to the lower third of your oven and preheat to 450°.
- In a large mixing bowl, measure and add the flours, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Next, pour in the melted and cooled butter and buttermilk. Use a rubber spatula to mix until incorporated.
- With floured hands, knead the dough ( I do this directly in the bowl) for 1 minute.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place on a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle the top with a little bit of flour before scoring an “X” on the top with a sharp knife.
- Use the parchment to lower the dough into a round dutch oven.
- Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the lid and continue to bake for 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown to your preference.
- Carefully use the parchement to lift the baked Irish soda bread out of the pot and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Once safe to handle, transfer to a cutting board and slice.
- Serve with softened salted butter, with or without jam.
