Easy Soda Bread
Adapted from Budget Bytes on November 10, 2024
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Total:
40 minutes
Ingredients
Serves/makes 8
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Instructions
1.
Set a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 450°F.
2.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
3.
Form a well in the center of the flour mixture and fill it with the buttermilk.
4.
Use a fork to gradually incorporate the flour into the buttermilk until a thick batter forms.
5.
Use your hands to gently shape the batter into a dough, incorporating any remaining flour. Do not overwork the dough.
6.
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and shape it into a round, approximately 6 inches in diameter and about 1.5 inches thick.
7.
Place the shaped dough in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet.
8.
Use a sharp knife to cut a large 'X' into the top of the dough.
9.
Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F, then lower the oven temperature to 400°F and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crusty on the outside.
10.
Transfer to a rack to cool before serving.
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Misc.
Notes
Can make 8 slices.
Experiment by adding currants, caraway seeds, citrus zest, or fresh herbs.
For variations, consider using whole wheat flour, but adjust moisture as needed.