Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Celebrate your heritage this St. Patrick's Day or get a loaf of bread on the table fast any night with this easy and authentic Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe! Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this no-rise, no-knead bread comes together in under an hour from start to finish. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this quick recipe is perfect for adding to your St. Paddy's Day feast. Enjoy the deliciously rustic flavor and crunchy texture of homemade soda bread, with no fuss and minimal ingredients.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ c all-purpose flour (400g)
• 1 tsp salt (5g)
• 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
• 1 ½ c buttermilk (360g)

*You can also substitute the buttermilk with 1 1/2 c milk + 1 Tbs vinegar, or 1 ½ c water + 1/3 c buttermilk powder

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix together. Stir until a sticky dough has formed, and turn out onto a floured surface. Dust the top of the dough and your hands with flour, and flip the dough several times until it is more manageable and easier to handle. Form into a round ball of dough or boule. Score about ½ an inch into the top with the traditional x or cross shape, place into a Dutch oven, cast iron skillet, or onto a baking sheet. If using a Dutch oven, place to lid on top, and put into a preheated 450-degree oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and brown for 3-5 minutes. If open baking on a skillet or baking sheet, bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until browned to your liking. Knock on the bottom of the loaf. If it sounds hollow, the bread is cooked through and ready to eat! I like to eat this simple bread hot out of the oven!

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