Irish Soda Bread
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2cups whole-wheat flour
- 2cups unbleached white flour
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 3teaspoons baking powder
- 2tablespoons sugar
- 4tablespoons butter or margarine, cut in small pieces, plus enough to grease the pans
- 1egg, beaten
- 1¾cups sour milk or buttermilk, approximately
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
320 calories; 9 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 326 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Step 2
In a food processor or large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.
- Step 3
Add butter or margarine and mix until texture resembles coarse meal.
- Step 4
Add egg and enough milk to make a soft dough.
- Step 5
Knead or process until smooth.
- Step 6
Divide into two loaves. Place each in a greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden.
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Comments
I worked the little butter pieces in with my fingers. Make sure you have a good amount of flour handy for kneading - the dough is very sticky. I put the whole dough into a 9" cake pan (instead of dividing it) and made the traditional X cut across the top with a steak knife. Baked for 40 minutes. Served with salted butter because it definitely needs salt - I would add 1/2 tsp salt if I were to make again. Delicious!
I'm guessing, but maybe the acidity of the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda and gives the bread its rise?
I added a handful of currants to the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; pulsed the dry ingredients with the butter pieces. Texture at 35 minutes is perfect!
I made this entirely in the food processor. So easy! Next time I would add more sugar or honey plus some dried fruit.
This is a great base. Add 1 cups of raisins and half a teaspoon of salt. Then it’s perfect. Without the raisins it’s just a little bland. My go to recipe.
I made this today. I liked the enriched dough. Made in a 9 inch cake pan. Tender crumb and great flavor.