Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, softened butter, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Then, stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg.
3. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it slightly. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Keep in mind that the dough will be a bit sticky.
4. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush the loaf with this mixture. Using a sharp knife, cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You can continue brushing the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.
6. Slice and serve this delicious homemade Irish soda bread!

Nutrition

• Calories: 172 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 277 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 28 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g