Irish Soda Bread

Tags: #irish #bread #quick-bread #buttermilk #no-yeast Serving: 1 loaf Total time: 60 minutes

Traditional Irish quick bread with a tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor from buttermilk.

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 8g baking soda
• 8g salt
• 400ml buttermilk
• 30ml honey

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in large bowl
3. Make well in center of dry ingredients
4. Mix buttermilk and honey together
5. Pour wet ingredients into well
6. Stir just until dough comes together
7. Turn onto floured surface and gently knead 4-5 times
8. Shape into round loaf about 20cm across
9. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
10. Cut deep cross on top with sharp knife
11. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown
12. Tap bottom of loaf - should sound hollow
13. Cool on wire rack 20 minutes before slicing
14. Serve warm with butter

Notes

Don't overmix or the bread will be tough. The cross helps the bread bake evenly and prevents cracking.