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Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

A whole-wheat classic Irish soda bread recipe that is a tasty and classic tradition from Ireland.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ c butter Kerrygold is recommended
  • 3 c whole-wheat flour
  • 1-⅔ c buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in whole wheat flour, mixing well. Add buttermilk, stirring until the dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead about 5 minutes. Shape dough into a round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut a cross ¼-inch deep on top of the loaf.
  • Bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Keyword Brown Irish Soda Bread, Classic Irish soda brea
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