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What is Irish Soda Bread?
Irish Soda Bread is a basic quick bread that is hearty and tasty, perfect for a good bowl of stew. This is an easy bread to make, with just a few ingredients to assemble. Within an hour, you can have two beautiful loaves, ready for your souping pleasures!
Two Oven Temperatures Make Irish Soda Bread Crispy and Tender
Starting the oven at a higher temperature seals the outside crust of Irish Soda Bread, making it crispy and chewy, while baking at a lower temperature produces a tender crumb inside the bread. This process makes an olde world style bread that is amazing.
Ingredients
- 3 C all-purpose flour
- 4 C whole wheat flour
- 2 t sugar
- 1 t salt
- 2 t baking soda
- 2 C buttermilk
- 1 T olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 C milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
- Add the milks and oil, stirring well until a dough forms.
- Cut dough into two pieces. Form into balls and flatten slightly. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Cut an "X" in the top of the bread, about 1/2 inch deep.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and a thump on the crust produces a hollow sound.
- Remove to cooling racks and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite stew or soup.
Irish Soda Bread is Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are looking for a delicious treat to pair with your corned beef and cabbage or Irish stew, mix up a couple of loaves of Irish Soda Bread. They will be a great accompaniment to your meal and add a touch of the Irish to your day.
3 C all-purpose flour
4 C whole wheat flour
2 t sugar
1 t salt
2 t baking soda
2 C buttermilk
1 T olive oil or vegetable oil
1 C milk
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients.
Add the milks and oil, stirring well until a dough forms.
Cut dough into two pieces. Form into balls and flatten slightly. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Cut an “X” in the top of the bread, about 1/2 inch deep.
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and a thump on the crust produces a hollow sound.
Remove to cooling racks and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite stew or soup.
Don’t get up early to bake bread on St. Patrick’s Day! Make up some Irish Soda Bread and sleep in a bit!
Bea Andrew says
March 17, 2013 at 9:34 pmI made this tonight and it was delicious! Quick and easy too!