Easy Irish Soda Bread

A golden, crusty loaf with a soft, tender, lightly sweet crumb, made without yeast. Mix it in one bowl, shape, score and bake for warm homemade bread in about an hour.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: easy soda bread, irish soda bread, no yeast bread

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: slices (1 loaf)

Calories: 171kcal

Equipment

Large baking sheet
Large mixing bowl
Small bowl
Pastry brush
Sharp knife

Ingredients

Bread

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup margarine or butter softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Topping

1/4 cup butter melted
1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, softened margarine or butter, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in the 1 cup buttermilk and the egg.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Shape into a round loaf and set it on the baking sheet. The dough will be a little sticky.
Mix the melted butter with the 1/4 cup buttermilk and brush it over the loaf. Cut a deep "X" into the top with a sharp knife.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick pushed into the centre comes out clean. Start checking after 30 minutes, and brush with more of the butter mixture during baking if you like.
Slice and serve.

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Fat: Softened margarine or softened butter both work in the dough.
Nutrition: Estimated per slice from the ingredients, using stick margarine in the dough and salted butter in the topping.

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