Irish Soda Bread
An easy Irish soda bread recipe with buttermilk that is moist, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Ideal for toasting, soups, and more.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk plus 1 to 2 tablespoons
- 0.5 tablespoon unsulphured molasses not blackstrap
- 2/3 cup dried currants or raisins optional
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, lightly pulse the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- Scatter the butter pieces over the top and pulse until incorporated but small pieces are still visible.2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and molasses.1 large egg, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 0.5 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
- Add the dry mixture and currants to the wet ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.2/3 cup dried currants or raisins
Kneading and Baking
- Lightly flour a surface, dump the dough, knead a few times, and shape into a loaf.
- Transfer dough to the baking sheet, cut an 'X' on top, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
An easy Irish soda bread recipe with buttermilk that is moist, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
Ideal for toasting, soups, and more.