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loaf of irish soda bread

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Diana
Irish soda bread is an easy bread to make for any occasion, and it's the perfect side bread to serve with your St. Patrick's Day meal.
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Servings 18 servings
Calories 179
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Course Bread, St. Patrick's Day
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups flour, 19 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/3 cup sugar, or more for a sweeter bread
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing the top
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Grease a large, seasoned cast iron skillet or grease and flour a large baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar. Add the currants and stir to blend.
  • In another bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk; whisk to blend and then add the melted butter.
  • Add the egg and buttermilk mixture to the dry mixture and stir until blended. Dump the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a minute or two, or until it is firm and cohesive. Add extra flour to the dough if it is too sticky.
  • Shape the dough into two round loaves or, if baking in a skillet, into one larger round loaf. Brush a bit of buttermilk the dough and sprinkle lightly with flour.
  • With a sharp knife or razor blade, cut an "X" into the top of the loaf or loaves.
  • Arrange on the baking sheet or in the skillet and then bake the bread in a preheated 375 F oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 251mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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