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Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Irresistible Honey Butter Spread

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe that delivers a tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor, paired perfectly with a luscious honey butter spread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) cold buttermilk (or 1 ¾ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry mix and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together; it will be sticky and shaggy.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly about 4 or 5 times to form a rough ball. Pat into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter.
  5. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet or skillet. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross about ½ inch deep into the top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  7. Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  8. While the bread cools, whip together the softened butter, honey, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy.
  9. Slice thick pieces of the bread and spread generously with the honey butter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Do not overmix or overknead the dough to avoid a tough loaf. Cool bread completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture. Optional add-ins include raisins, currants, or herbs. For gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend containing xanthan gum.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, easy bread recipe, honey butter, quick bread, no yeast bread, traditional Irish bread

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