Featured Recipe

BREAD: Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup buttermilk (plus 2 T extra if needed)

Instructions

 

Preheat the oven to 350F.

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Add buttermilk and incorporate using either a large spoon or your fingers until the dough comes together and appears moist but not so sticky it can\'t be lifted out of the bowl.

Note: You might need to modify the amount of buttermilk, two tables spoons more or less, depending on the weather that day. \\


Shape into a round loaf and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut an "X" into the top. Bake for about 45 minutes until dark golden bown. Check readiness with a baking tester or toothpick; when the bread is done the tester will come out clean.

 

Cool on a wire rack for about ten minutes then slice. The bread is best when served right away, and can be eaten plain or with butter, jam, or any other topping.