Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

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One of the most well known Irish foods, this bread is leavened with baking soda rather than yeast.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350º F.

In a large bowl, mix together baking soda, salt, and baking powder.

In a small bowl, whisk together milk, butter, honey and egg. Stir liquid ingredients into flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Dough should hold a formed shape--if not, gradually add a little flour until you can shape the dough into a mound 6" around.

Place dough on baking sheet that has been covered with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with cooking oil. Take a sharp knife and make an X on the top of dough.

Bake 45 minutes, or until the bottom sounds hollow when thumped.

Cool slightly before serving.

Best eaten the day it is made. Serve with butter and honey.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

-		2 1/4 cups white flour (more if needed)
-		1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1 teaspoon baking powder
-		3/4 cup buttermilk
-		2 tablespoons butter (melted)
-		2 tablespoons honey
-		1 egg

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