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Simple Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Ingredients
  • 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 4 Tbsp Salted Butter Softened
  • 4 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg
For Brushing
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add in the egg, butter, and then buttermilk. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Once the dough has formed, knead lightly on a floured surface.
  5. Lightly grease a baking sheet and place your dough on the sheet. Form a round loaf.
  6. Score an X into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
  7. Brush with half the melted butter (1 Tbsp) and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Brush with the rest of the butter and bake for another 15-30 minutes, checking every 5 minutes to ensure that it doesn't burn.
  9. Serve warm or room temperature with butter.