"best american" irish soda bread
My husband and I took this to a St. Patrick's Day party and it was gone within minutes! A friend who is originally from Dublin was there and came up to tell me that it was the "best American" version of Irish soda bread that he has had since he immigrated to the U.S. over 20 years ago. I took this as a great compliment! My husband made this, with me giving the measurements and instructions because I was experimenting by combining two recipes that I've used before as he was mixing everything together. The experiment worked very well!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you don't like raisins or caraway seeds, then this Irish soda bread recipe is for you. Unlike the version made with white flour, using wheat and bread flour results in bread that's less sweet with a soft texture. With no yeast, this quick bread can be made in a snap when you're looking to serve bread alongside a bowl of soup or stew.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 - eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
How To Make "best american" irish soda bread
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350F. Measure out both flours into a large mixing bowl. Use a tablespoon to lightly spoon the flour into a measuring cup and then level it off with a knife. You get better results with baked goods using this method rather than just dipping the measuring cup into the canister or bag because that packs the flour too much. -
Step 2Whisk the sugar, baking soda, and salt into the flour.
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Step 3Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Add the slightly beaten eggs and melted butter to the well.
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Step 4Then pour in MOST of the buttermilk and stir until the mixture starts clinging together.
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Step 5If it is too dry, add more buttermilk, using all if necessary, until the dough holds together and pulls away from the side of the bowl. It should be moist and doughy and not batter consistency.
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Step 6Lightly flour a cutting board or your countertop and lightly knead the dough 2 or 3 times.
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Step 7Form into a ball and place on a nonstick or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Step 8Bake for 45 minutes to one hour. Check for doneness by using a toothpick or bamboo skewer; if it comes out dry, the middle is done. Also if you tap on the crust and bottom of the bread and it sounds hollow, it is done.
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Step 9Let cool slightly. Slice the loaf in half with a serrated knife, then slice each half into slices and serve with butter.
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