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Heres a close-up of some Irish soda bread. Its got this round shape with a slice taken out, showing off its soft and textured insides. The crust is a perfect golden brown and super crispy. Its sitting on parchment paper with a dark, blurry background thats making it look all warm and rustic.

Simple Irish Soda Bread with Golden Crust

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Bake a warm, hearty loaf of traditional Irish soda bread in under an hour! This easy, no-yeast recipe delivers a rustic crust and soft, tender crumb.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 4 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 3/4 cup buttermilk and 1 egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into a ball and place on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Pick up the dough by the parchment paper and place in a Dutch oven or cast iron pot. Place the lid on top.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, stick a thermometer in the center; it should read 200 degrees. If not, bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove when the bread is finished and allow it to cool for 15-30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal Carbohydrates: 38g Protein: 6g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 38mg Sodium: 435mg Potassium: 99mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 6g Vitamin A: 314IU Calcium: 110mg Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dish