TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD
While soda bread with add-ins like currants and caraway can be delicious, it's not at all authentic. In Ireland, soda bread tends to be plainer and more restrained. Here is a classic recipe adapted from Darina Allen, an Irish television personality and the owner of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry. This soda bread is is best eaten still steaming from the oven, slathered with good salted Irish butter that melts on contact with your slice. It's a fine accompaniment to corned beef and cabbage, should you be making that dish this St. Paddy's Day. Or make this recipe all year long. That's how they do it in Ireland.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, easy
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Using your hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not wet and sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Wash and dry your hands. Knead the dough lightly for a few seconds, then pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place it on a buttered baking sheet and using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the center of the dough reaching out all the way to the sides.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees, and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 188 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Muhammad Rashid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soda bread didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit too dense and dry.
mimi 07
[email protected]This soda bread is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a bakery.
Ms Nipa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of soda bread, but this recipe is pretty good. It's not too dense, and it has a nice flavor.
Lovely Flower
[email protected]This soda bread is delicious! I love the crunchy crust and the soft, fluffy interior.
zarafshan Ayub
[email protected]I've been making this soda bread for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Nathan Saege
[email protected]This is the best soda bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk.
Matovu Farooq
[email protected]I'm not a fan of this soda bread. It's too dense and dry for my taste.
Assad Bangash
[email protected]This soda bread is amazing! I've never had soda bread before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so moist and flavorful.
SK_ mehedi miraz 10
[email protected]I love this soda bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I especially love the crunchy crust.
Tumwesige Emmanuel
[email protected]This soda bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier bread.
Aasiyo Ilwaad
[email protected]I've made this soda bread several times, and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy-to-make bread that's perfect for any occasion.
Sh Ikram
[email protected]This is my go-to soda bread recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk.
Journey Barsh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soda bread turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
el Huasteco
[email protected]This soda bread is delicious! I was surprised at how easy it was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily. The bread turned out perfect - golden brown and fluffy.
Robert Corriveau jr
[email protected]I've tried many soda bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The bread is light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy crust. I love to serve it with butter and jam.
Suraj Paudel
[email protected]This soda bread was a hit at my last dinner party! The texture was perfect - dense and slightly crumbly, with a lovely golden crust. The flavor was also spot-on, with a subtle tang from the buttermilk. I'll definitely be making this again.