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Soda Bread

Name: Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt; 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) buttermilk; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted; Buttermilk, for brushing

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Preparation: 15 MIN
Cooking: 40 MIN
Cooling: 30 MIN
Servings: 6

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

3 cups (750 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Buttermilk, for brushing

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Preparation

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk and butter. With your hands, combine until the dough is just blended. Do not knead. Shape a ball and place on the baking sheet.
With a knife, make a deep cross incision on the bread. Brush with buttermilk and bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre of the bread comes out clean. Let cool for about 30 minutes. Spread with butter and serve with Beer Beef Stew or with Braised Lamb Roast with Garlic.

Note

The bread will keep for about two days.

Comments

Justyna J.

5 stars May 19th, 2020

I never made bread before and this bread recipe was my first and it came out amazing. I was so proud!
Marcia A.

5 stars May 3rd, 2020

Great recipe - easy and delicious ! I'm making again But Ricardo the 30 min cooling period was never respected in my kitchen !!!!! Thanks for your great recipes
Sue Z.

5 stars April 7th, 2020

This was my first time making soda bread. Great recipe! Very easy. I would love to know if it can be make with other types of flour.
Ricardocuisine
April 7th, 2020

Hi Sue! Here is our recipe with spelt flour: «Spelt Irish Soda Bread». Have a nice day!
Leo D.

September 26th, 2019

Weights should be in grams, not volume. Even the buttermilk can be expressed in grams. Measured in ml is ok but there can be variations due to parallax and measuring equipment that shows 10 ml for example may be non-existant. For example, 750ml of flour should be 380 gm. Other than that, it looks like a great recipe and I'm going to tryi it soon!
Paule M.

5 stars March 24th, 2019

Very good and so easy to make. Served it with Irish stew. Was a great success my guests loved it.
Allison R.

5 stars March 15th, 2017

Over the years, I have made many soad breads. This is, without a doubt, the best. Delicious! Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe!
Janet B.

March 14th, 2017

A trick I have recently learned, that makes the bread even better, is to cook it in a Dutch oven, ideally cast iron. You put the pot, with lid, in the oven while it is preheating. Drop the bread in, cover and bake for 30 minutes then take the lid off and bake for 10 or 15 more minutes.
SUSAN T.

5 stars April 20th, 2015

this is the best soda bread that I have made