Classic Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 tsp baking soda(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar(paid link)
• 1 ¼ cups buttermilk(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease and lightly flour a baking sheet.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. The dough should be shaggy.

4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a round loaf.

5. 5

   Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

   15 min

7. 7

   Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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