St. Patrick’s Classic Irish Soda Bread
Experience the warmth of homemade St. Patrick’s Classic Irish Soda Bread with this easy, delicious recipe that’s perfect for sharing on festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add buttermilk and melted butter; mix gently until combined.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute.
- Shape into a round loaf about 1-1½ inches thick; score a cross on top with a knife.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or mix in caraway seeds.
- To store leftovers, wrap in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg