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
Dry Ingredients
- 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
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg
- 0.75 cup buttermilk plus 1 to 2 tablespoons
- 0.5 tablespoon unsulphered molasses not blackstrap
- 2/3 cup dried currants or raisins optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a food processor, pulse the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Scatter butter pieces over the top and pulse until incorporated.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and molasses.
Form the Dough
- Add the dry ingredients and currants to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface, shape into a loaf, and cut an 'X' on top.
- Bake the bread for 45 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool 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.