How to Make Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish soda bread is a traditional and beloved recipe that has been passed down through generations in Ireland. This simple and delicious bread is made with just a few basic ingredients, including flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk, and has become a staple in Irish cuisine.

One of the best things about Irish soda bread is its versatility. It makes a perfect accompaniment to a hearty stew or a warming bowl of soup, and it is equally delicious served with a generous smear of butter...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flours, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix buttermilk and melted butter together in a small bowl.
  • Make a small well in the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk-butter mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Turn the dough out on a generously floured surface and knead into a smooth, round loaf. Place on the cookie sheet and cut a shallow X into the top of the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Carefully tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow. Cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 751mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 180mg