Hello, I can’t believe it’s March already, can you? I’m so happy to be back today, it’s Susan from Love of Home with an easy Irish soda bread recipe that is sure to please. Do you find baking bread intimidating? I do, but the more I try it I’m pleasantly surprised with the results and it’s almost always easier than I think! This recipe is super simple with basic ingredients. I married an Irish boy so this is a nod to him and my kiddos, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I also made a delicious cinnamon honey butter to go along with it.
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1TBSP Baking Powder
- 1TSP Baking Soda
- 1 stick of butter softened
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- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 egg
- To brush on bread
- 2TBSP butter melted
- 2TB buttermilk
- Honey Cinnamon Butter
- 1 stick of butter softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 TSP cinnamon
- 2 TBSP of honey
- In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter together.
- Mix egg and buttermilk and add to mixture until combined.
- Turn out on floured surface and form into a ball.
- Cut an X in the top with a sharp knife.
- Brush with butter and buttermilk mix. I did it once before it went in and once in the middle of baking.
- Bake a 375 for about 45 minutes or when toothpick comes out clean from center of bread.
- Let cool.
- For butter:
- Mix all ingredient well and enjoy!
The dough isn’t smooth, it’s pretty rustic. I was sure it wouldn’t turn out but it’s delicious!
If you have success and want another great bread recipe, you can head over to Love of Home to find Five hour no-knead bread. You won’t believe how simple this amazing bread is!
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