Irish Soda Bread - A St. Patty's Day Tradition

St. Patty’s Day is just around the corner and in our family, that’s a reason to celebrate! Growing up Irish with the bright red hair to show it, I learned the importance of family and tradition at an early age. One of my favorite Irish traditions is baking Soda Bread – a must-have for St. Patrick’s Day! The best part of baking soda bread is that you don’t have to wait for it to rise like you would with a yeast bread. In fact, from start to finish it only takes about an hour. My family loves it and I hope yours does too!

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

30 mins

Serves: 1 8-inch loaf (8 servings)

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
3. Gradually stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together in a slightly sticky ball.
4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
5. Form the dough into a ball and then press into the prepared pan so that the dough resembles a large disk. The dough should reach the edges of the pan, but may spring back slightly.
6. Cut an X into the dough with a sharp knife, about 1/4 of an inch deep. Cover the pan of dough with another round cake pan turned upside down.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, covered, then remove the top pan and bake uncovered for about 10 minutes more or until the crust is dark golden brown.

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