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Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread is a traditional bread known for its dense, moist texture, requires no rising time.

Course bread
Cuisine Irish
Keyword dougbakes.com, Irish Soda Bread, Soda Bread, st. patricks day recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Doug Bakes Staff

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and butter.

  4. stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg.

  5. Form dough into a round and place on a prepared baking sheet.

  6. In a small bowl, combine butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.

  7. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

  8. Check for doneness after 30 minutes.