Name: Easy Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 4 cups All-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Baking soda; 1 tsp Salt; 1.75 cups Buttermilk; 4 tablespoons Sugar

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Easy Irish Soda Bread

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

With the mixer on low, add the sugar than slowly pour in the buttermilk.

Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix until a sticky ball forms.

Continue to mix at medium speed for a minute.

Remove dough from mixer and place into prepared pan.

Press dough so that it cover the bottom of the pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut an X into the dough about 1/4 inch deep.

Cover the pan with another 9-inch cake pan that has been inverted.

Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.

Remove cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes before removing bread from the cake pan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Buttermilk is Essential 🥛
Use buttermilk at room temperature rather than cold to ensure proper activation of baking soda and achieve better rise and texture in your finished loaf.
Don't Overwork the Dough ✋
Mix just until the ingredients come together into a shaggy dough—overmixing develops gluten and creates a tough, dense bread instead of the tender crumb you want.
Score the Top Before Baking ✂️
Cut a deep X across the top of your loaf before baking; this traditional technique helps the bread rise evenly and creates an attractive presentation while allowing heat to penetrate the center.
Measure Flour by Weight for Consistency ⚖️
Use a kitchen scale to measure flour (approximately 4 cups = 500g) rather than scooping, which can compact flour and result in overly dry, dense bread.
Cool Completely Before Slicing 🧊
Allow the bread to cool for at least 30-45 minutes on a wire rack before cutting; slicing while warm causes the crumb to tear and compress, ruining your presentation.