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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 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 20 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.

Notes

  1. Fat: The original recipe lists softened margarine; softened butter works the same way.
  2. Nutrition: Estimated per slice from the ingredients, using stick margarine in the dough and salted butter in the topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 50g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.3g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.2g
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