Irish Soda Bread
A classic "quick bread" that is easy to make for any occasion.
Adapted from 31 Daily
A classic "quick bread" that is easy to make for any occasion.
Adapted from 31 Daily
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (stone ground preferred)
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk
Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet, or grease and lightly flour a medium baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, and whisk together. Add buttermilk and combine using a spatula until just mixed. If too dry to combine completely, add more buttermilk one teaspoon at a time until the dough reaches a soft and sticky consistency.
Coat hands with flour and shape dough into a dome-shaped loaf. Place in the skillet or baking sheet.
Using a sharp knife, cut a cross shape 1/2 inch deep across the top of the loaf.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until bread is a golden brown color. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool completely before slicing.
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 106kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1g2%
- Cholesterol 1mg1%
- Sodium 336mg15%
- Potassium 76mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 4g8%
- Calcium 3 mg
- Iron 6 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- The cross shape cut into the top of the loaf is a traditional step in homage to St. Patrick, who is said to have made this bread frequently.