Irish Soda Bread II is a traditional Irish bread that is made with a combination of flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt. It is a quick and easy bread to make, and it is perfect for a variety of occasions. This bread has a dense, crumbly texture and a slightly sour flavor. It is often served with butter or jam, and it can also be used to make sandwiches.
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IRISH SODA BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place the flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add about 1 1/4 cups of the buttermilk to the flour mixture, working it into a shaggy dough with clean hands.
- If the dough seems too dry, add more buttermilk until a sticky dough is formed.
- Knead the dough a few times (being careful not to overwork it), then transfer it to a baking sheet and pat it to a thickness of about 1 1/2-inches.
- Score the dough in a criss-cross pattern with a floured knife, and puncture each of the 4 quarters with the tip of the knife.
- Bake the soda bread for 15 minutes at 450 degrees, then turn the oven temperature down to 400 degrees and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Turn the bread upside down and continue to bake at 400 degrees for another 5 minutes.
- Tap the loaf with your fingertips- it should make a hollow sound and be golden brown and crusty.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 131 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC IRISH SODA BREAD
This traditional Irish soda bread can be made with an assortment of mix-ins such as dried fruit and nuts, but I like it with a handful of raisins. -Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf (8 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together 1 egg and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in raisins., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Shape into a 6-1/2-in. round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cross in top of loaf. Whisk remaining egg; brush over top., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
IRISH SODA BREAD
For quick and easy bread, make Ina Garten's Irish Soda Bread recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network � just mix, knead and bake.
Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
- With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk, egg, and orange zest together in a measuring cup. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Combine the currants with 1 tablespoon of flour and mix into the dough. It will be very wet.
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on the prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.
- Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 23 milligrams, Sodium 312 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams
IRISH SODA BREAD
Get the taste of Ireland with this fresh, no-fuss soda bread
Provided by Margaret Hickey
Categories Buffet, Side dish, Snack
Time 55m
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C and dust a baking sheet with flour. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then rub in the butter. Pour in the buttermilk and mix it in quickly with a table knife, then bring the dough together very lightly with your fingertips (handle it very, very gently). Now shape it into a flat, round loaf measuring 20cm/8in in diameter.
- Put the loaf on the baking sheet and score a deep cross in the top. (Traditionally, this lets the fairies out, but it also helps the bread to cook through.) Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. If it isn't ready after this time, turn it upside down on the baking sheet and bake for a few minutes more.
- Transfer to a wire rack, cover with a clean tea towel (this keeps the crust nice and soft) and leave to cool. To serve, break into quarters, then break or cut each quarter in half to make 8 wedges or slices - or simply slice across. Eat very fresh.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.21 milligram of sodium
BEST IRISH SODA BREAD
This recipe is similar to the one passed down through generations of my Irish family. I rarely touch a mixer because kneading by hand makes the bread taste so good.-Kerry McCormack, Marietta, GA
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 5-6 times., Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a round loaf. Place 6 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CHEDDAR AND CHIVES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps of flour. Add the Cheddar and chives. Stir to evenly combine the ingredients. Set aside.
- Add the buttermilk and egg to a 2-cup measuring cup. Use a fork to scramble the egg into the buttermilk.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the bowl with the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough until it comes together, about 1 minute. Flip the dough so that it is seam-side down and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut a 1/2-inch-thick X on the top of the dough.
- Bake until the bread is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing.
AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD
A good old fashioned soda bread with just the basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. The best Irish soda bread around!
Provided by MP Welty
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Irish Soda Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Using cold buttermilk or yogurt will help to keep the bread moist and tender.
- Be sure to not overmix the dough, as this will result in a tough bread.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Baking the bread in a Dutch oven will help to create a crispy crust.
- This bread is best served warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
Conclusion:
Irish soda bread is a quick and easy bread to make, and it's perfect for any occasion. It's a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying bread, give Irish soda bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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