Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

Try this tried-and-true recipe for plain Irish soda bread with buttermilk that is a snap to prepare. Make it early in the day, as it tastes best after sitting for a few hours.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened. Stir in butter. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.