Irish Soda Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 slices)
Description
This classic breakfast bread is made without sugar here but it’s often served slightly sweet or studded with raisins.
Ingredients
Units
- 220g white flour
- 220g whole wheat flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of baking soda.
- 440ml buttermilk.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190º.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda and salt.
- With the help of an spatula or spoon, start adding the buttermilk and mixing it together. Try not no add all the buttermilk at once so we could incorporate it if the dough needs it.
- Once combined, transfer it to a floured surface and knead just to make a round.
- Place the round on your baking sheet and, wiht a scissors, cut a X on the surface.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this recipe use a mix of white and whole wheat flour?
I use equal parts — 220g white flour and 220g whole wheat flour. The combination gives the bread a heartier, earthier flavor from the whole wheat while the white flour keeps it from becoming too dense.
Why is the buttermilk added gradually rather than all at once?
Add the 440ml of buttermilk little by little so you can gauge how much the dough needs — you may not need all of it to bring the mixture together into a workable dough.
What does the X cut on the top do?
The scissors-cut X on the surface allows heat to reach the center of the loaf, helping the bread cook through evenly in the 40-minute bake at 190°C.
