Irish Soda Bread
This Irish Soda Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day! It's a quick bread that requires no yeast and comes together in under an hour.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.75 cups Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk and mix until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape into a round.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet and cut a cross on top, about 1 inch deep.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Brush with melted butter (optional) and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter and jam. Enjoy!