Irish Soda Bread
A quick homemade bread with a crisp crust and a tender, slightly moist crumb, leavened by the reaction of buttermilk and baking soda.
Ingredients
- wheat flour250 g
- whole grain flour250 g
- buttermilk400 ml
- baking soda1 tsp
- salt1 tsp
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together 250 g all-purpose flour, 250 g whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
Make a well in the center, pour in 400 ml buttermilk, and mix quickly with a knife or your fingers until all the flour is moistened and a sticky, soft dough forms; do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, quickly shape it into a ball, and flatten it slightly with your palm to form a round loaf.
Place the loaf on the baking sheet and, with a sharp knife, cut a deep cross into the top, almost down to the bottom.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack, let it cool, and serve the same day.
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