The Best Ever Irish Soda Bread Recipe
This Best Ever Irish Soda Bread recipe delivers a classic, rustic loaf that’s quick to make and perfect for any occasion, featuring a tender crumb and golden crust with optional raisins for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, cold
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (optional)
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper, if using.
- Step 2 In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Step 3 Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (Skip if not using butter).
- Step 4 Stir in raisins or currants, if using.
- Step 5 Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the cold buttermilk.
- Step 6 Gently mix until just combined. Do NOT overmix. The dough will be shaggy and sticky.
- Step 7 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a round, about 1.5-2 inches thick.
- Step 8 Using a sharp knife or lame, cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf.
- Step 9 Brush the top of the loaf with milk or buttermilk and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.
- Step 10 Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 11 Let the loaf cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
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