Homemade Irish Soda Bread
Celebrate St. Patty's Day or any day with this easy, authentic homemade Irish soda bread that takes less than an hour to make.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a smaller bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet mixture. Use a wooden spoon to stir the wet ingredients until they begin to mix with the dry ingredients, forming a sticky dough.
- When the dough can no longer be combined with a spoon, use your hands to mix in any remaining dry ingredients.
- Flour a working surface and knead the dough for about one minute or until it forms a ball.
- Grease a baking sheet or cast-iron skillet with cooking oil or butter. Gently glide a knife across the top of the bread to create an "X" shape.
- Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark. The bread should produce a hollow sound when tapped. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or toasted with butter or marmalade. Heads up—this bread dries out in about 2 days, so make sure to enjoy it while it's fresh. Enjoy!
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