irish soda bread
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Here it is! Dad's soda bread recipe. Fun fact: In Ireland, soda bread is a big staple. The x or cross cut into the top of the dough not only helps it rise, but, according to Irish folklore, it's also used to either ward off evil or to let the fairies out. :)
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
Ingredients For irish soda bread
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vegetable oil, for oiling
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3 2/3 call purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
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1 tspsalt
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1 tspbaking soda
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1 3/4 cbuttermilk
How To Make irish soda bread
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1Preheat oven to 425 F. Oil a baking sheet.
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2Sift flour, salt and baking soda into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in most of the buttermilk. Mix together well using your hands. The dough should be soft but not too wet. If necessary, add the remaining buttermilk.
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3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it lightly Shape into an 8-inch circle. Place loaf onto prepared baking sheet and cut an X or a cross into the sop using a sharp knife.
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4Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm.
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