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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish soda bread might possibly be one of the easiest breads to make at home. It doesn't need any rise time, and is ready in about 40 minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Keyword irish soda bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 131 kcal
Author Kirsten Morningstar

Ingredients

  • Parchment paper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ tsp. baking soda
  • ¾ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ¾ cup reduced fat (2%) buttermilk
  • ¼ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  2. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well. Form a well in the middle.
  4. Add buttermilk and raisins (if desired); mix until just blended.
  5. Knead dough 4 to 5 times; add additional flour if dough is too wet. Shape into an 8-inch round loaf.
  6. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cut a ¼-inch deep x in the top.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400º F. Do not open oven door. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool bread for 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack; cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Leftover slices can be wrapped individually and stored in the freezer for future meals.

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.