Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread

This tasty Irish soda bread is quick and easy to make with simple baking ingredients and buttermilk for a special richness and delicious crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 0.5 cup margarine, softened
• 0.25 cup buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Step 3

Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk in a small bowl; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.

Step 4

Mix flour, softened margarine, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Note that the dough will be a little sticky.