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Traditional Irish Soda Bread
In the Oven
serves 8
Traditional Irish soda bread is one of the easiest homemade loaves you can bake. There is no yeast, no long proofing, and very little kneading — just simple pantry ingredients brought together quickly.
The crust bakes up beautifully golden while the inside stays soft and tender. Serve warm with butter, soups, stews, or your favourite breakfast spread.
10 mins prep40 mins cook50 mins total
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and lightly flour a baking tray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Make a well in the centre and pour in most of the buttermilk.
Mix with a spoon or your hand until a soft dough forms, adding a splash more buttermilk only if needed.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring together into a round loaf. Do not knead heavily.
Place on the tray and cut a deep cross in the top with a sharp knife.
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding underneath.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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