Irish Soda Bread is a perfect accompaniment to Irish Stew on St. Patrick’s Day. It is also very yummy with soup, and/or salad.
It is the reaction of the baking soda and buttermilk that makes this bread rise and gives it a crunchy crust.
Although it is best served fresh, I love to have it toasted on subsequent days. It keeps very well.
Enjoy!
Irish Soda Bread
Print recipe| Serves | 1 round loaf |
| Inspiration | Canadian Living recipe |
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1 Tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 Cups buttermilk
Directions
| Preheat the oven to 350 deg F. | |
| Combine all the dry ingredients. | |
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Add buttermilk and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough seems dry, you may need to add a little more buttermilk. The dough should be moist and a bit sticky.  | |
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Shape into a round and place in a cast iron frying pan, which will give it a nice crust. If you do not have a cast iron frying pan, you can use a parchment lined baking sheet. Cut an X into the top with a sharp knife.  | |
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Bake about 45 minutes until dark golden. The loaf should sound hollow when you pick it up and knock on the bottom.  | |
| Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing. | |