IRISH SODA BREAD
Traditional Irish soda bread is a very simple and quick bread recipe. There are only a few ingredients. Any recipe that includes orange zest, raisins, or any other fruit is not soda bread. Keep in mind that even as late as the middle twentieth century oranges and other fruits were Christmas gifts. I seriously doubt the poor Irish peasants couldn't get oranges to eat let alone use the zest. If you find a recipe that has sugar, eggs and/or baking powder, it is a cake. If it has yeast, it is not Irish Soda Bread either. Salt was difficult enough to come by. And under no circumstances would an Irishman use his whisky in his bread. (Talk about a stereotype!) So, if you are looking for a REAL "traditional" Irish SODA bread, look for the use of SODA only. Ignore anything else. I got this recipe from my grandma. She cannot remember where she got it. She only knows she and her mom made this together when she was a child. She says spoiled milk, even up to the point of curdling, is better than anything else. If you wanted to get as close as possible to the Mother Isle, use a "soft wheat" or Pastry flour. Otherwise, like my cheap arse, an all purpose works just fine. The recipe is so simple I am sure there are hundreds of others like it. So, I am not taking credit for anyone else's idea. It's just a really easy, simple bread recipe. Use it, you'll love it. This recipe is as easy as anything you will find after making ice cubes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl mix, knead only ten to fifteen times, and bake. Don't forget the three to four beers it takes while you wait for the bread to bake.
Provided by CONCHOBOR99
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a fork.
- Pour in milk slowly and stir until dough is sticky.
- Sprinkle counter top with flour. Knead dough lightly on counter top 10 to 15 seconds ONLY. Too much will make the bread heavy.
- Grease bottom and sides of corning ware or bread pan and place dough in middle.
- Slice with and "X" across top of dough.
- Place lid on top or cover with another pan. Foil works in a pinch.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid (or any cover from pan) and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- FOR BEST RESULTS! Place a damp paper towel over the bread when cooling. Some say cover with a tea towel and sprinkle water over the top. I am not into using my tea towels, AKA dish towels, for bread covering. What I do is take two paper towels folded over one another, soak them, wring them out, place the folded towels in a single layer over the bread with a pan holder over that until cooled.
- Slice, enjoy!
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Sheryar Malik
[email protected]This bread is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's a delicious and festive bread that's sure to please everyone at your party.
Saraf Mohamed
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. All you need is a mixing bowl, a spoon, and a baking pan. It's a great recipe for people who don't have a lot of kitchen gadgets.
Frankie Rentas
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I always have buttermilk on hand because I use it in my pancakes and waffles. Now I have a great way to use up the leftovers.
Jawad Lashari
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for a beginner baker or for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Jac Cheatham
[email protected]This bread is so versatile. You can eat it plain, or you can add your favorite toppings. I like to add raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips. You can also use different types of flour, such as whole wheat or rye flour.
Capacity TV
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients and you can have a delicious loaf of bread in no time. I also like that this bread doesn't require any kneading. It's just a matter of mixing the ingredients together and baking
Kristin Cornelius
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love to serve it with butter and honey for breakfast or lunch. It's also great for sandwiches and soup.
Shajahan Sarkar
[email protected]I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the bread smells when it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.
AKRAM ULLAH
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a beginner baker. It's easy to follow and the bread turns out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to try making Irish soda bread.
Ramji Katwal
[email protected]I made this bread for a St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this bread again.
Huzaima Huzaima
[email protected]This bread is so delicious! I love the slightly sour flavor and the chewy texture. It's perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Farhan Sikder
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread without any problems. The bread turned out great, and my family loved it.
Murad Sefyu
[email protected]I've tried many Irish soda bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is moist and flavorful, and it has a beautiful golden crust. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shaunkyle Time
[email protected]This Irish soda bread recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The bread is light and fluffy with a slightly crispy crust. I'll definitely be making this again.