Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 450 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• 4 grams baking soda (about 3/4 teaspoon)
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk, more as needed

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

    178 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 5 grams protein; 1 milligram cholesterol; 296 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 loaf, 8 to 12 servings

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Using your hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not wet and sticky.
2. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Wash and dry your hands. Knead the dough lightly for a few seconds, then pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place it on a buttered baking sheet and using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the center of the dough reaching out all the way to the sides.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees, and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.

About 1 hour