Authentic Irish Soda Bread

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This authentic Irish soda bread recipe is a classic staple of Irish cuisine. Made with simple ingredients like flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt, this bread is known for its dense texture and slightly tangy flavor. It requires minimal effort and time to make, as there is no need for yeast or lengthy proofing. Serve it warm with butter or use it as a base for sandwiches.

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Authentic irish soda bread recipe details

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This is a recipe direct from my Irish/Welsh ancestors. Keep in mind, sugar and other ingredients were hard to come by before the early 1900’s.
Ready in: 1 hour 55 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk

Preparation method

Prep: 1 hour 10 mins | Cook: 45 mins

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda together. Add in the buttermilk and mix well with a large fork. On a floured surface, knead the dough for one minute. Pat dough down until it is about 1 to 2 inches thick and 7 to 9 inches in diameter. With a knife, cut a large ‘X’ in the middle. The ‘X’ should pierce about halfway through the dough. Place dough on baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until springy and lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Wrap in a damp towel or paper towels for about 1 hour before serving.