Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is crusty and has a unique buttermilk flavor. For the ultimate holiday feast, pair this quintessential Irish side with some corned beef and cabbage.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the baking powder, baking soda, flour, margarine, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Mix in the egg and 1 cup of the buttermilk.
- Lightly flour a baking sheet and place the dough on top. Shape the dough so it is round.
- Grease a baking sheet and put the round dough on top of it.
- Combine the remainder of the buttermilk and the melted butter in a bowl. Brush the top of the dough with it.
- Place the baking sheet with the dough on it in the oven.
- Let it cook for 40-45 minutes. When it’s cool, cut an “X” into the top of it using a knife.