irish soda bread
This is a neighborhood favorite at the Annual St. Pat's dinner party. So easy to make, too !!!! (This recipe is by Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa at Home 2006)
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, 1/2" thick dice
- 1j-3/4 cup cold buttermilk, shaken
- 1 - extra large egg
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel zest
- 1 cup dried currants
How To Make irish soda bread
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Step 2Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
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Step 3With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk, egg, and orange zest together. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture.
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Step 4Combine the currants with 1 Tbls flour and mix into the dough. It will be wet.
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Step 5Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on a prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife.
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Step 6Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. NOTE: When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.
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Step 7Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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