Irish Soda Bread
Traditional Irish soda, just like your Mammy in Ireland used to make.
Ingredients
- 320 g Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour)
- 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking Soda)
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 300 ml Buttermilk see notes for alternative
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°c (190°c for fan-assisted ovens, Gas Mark 6 or 400°F). Line a baking sheet with a piece of greaseproof paper and set aside.
- Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle before pouring in the buttermilk.
- Gently stir together, being cautious not to mix too vigorously. Once the wet and dry ingredients have started to come together and you can no longer mix with a spoon/spatula, use your hand to form it into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and very gently knead it into a loose ball - try not to knead it more than 2-4 turns to do this.
- Gently lift the ball of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Gently press to flatten a little, before cutting a cross over the top of your soda bread.
- Bake in your preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow your loaf to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Soda Bread will keep in a sealed container, or wrapped in cling film for a couple of days.
Notes
- If you are unable to get buttermilk locally, or would prefer a dairy-free option: Simply switch out the buttermilk for 250ml of milk, mixed with 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, or 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix about 30 minutes before using to allow the milk to thicken ever-so slightly.