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White Irish Soda Bread

Simple, comforting, delicious. Irish Soda Bread that comes together in less than 5-minutes and is the perfect accompaniment for any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Vicki @ Passionate Baker

Ingredients

  • 450 g plain flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp caster sugar
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 300 mls buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprinkle the paper lightly with flour; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, salt, sugar and baking soda; whisk together.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture and pour in the buttermilk. With your hand in the shape of a claw, gently mix the dough together. When fully mixed, it should feel soft and not too sticky. Turn the dough out onto the prepared floured tray and shape gently into a thick round. Using a sharp knife, slash an X shape across the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-minutes, before reducing the temperature to 200°C and baking for a further 30-ish. When finished, it sound be deep golden brown and tapping on the bottom of the bread will produce a hollow sound.