Irish Soda Bread
- Prep Time : 15 minutes
- Cook Time : 45 minutes
- Yield : 1 loaf/8 servings
Nutrition facts (per portion) :
0: 239.7;
1: .8;
Ingredients
- all purpose-flour - 4 cups
- baking soda - 1 tsp
- salt - 1 tsp
- buttermilk - 1-1 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Brush a baking sheet with melted butter or spray with non-stick spray.
- Combine dry ingredients in a deep bowl.
- Gradually stir in 1 cup buttermilk, beating constantly, until dough is firm enough to be gathered into a ball. If dough crumbles, add up to ½ cup more buttermilk, 1 tbsp at a time, until it holds together.
- Place on a lightly floured board and pat into an 8-inch flattened round loaf.
- Place loaf on baking sheet and slash a ½ inch deep “X” into the top of the dough with a small sharp knife.
- Bake at 425°F for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden.
- Serve hot.
