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Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Homemade Honey Butter Spread

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe made with simple pantry ingredients, paired perfectly with a sweet homemade honey butter spread. This rustic bread is hearty, tender, and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk, well shaken
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 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 your cast-iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
  3. Pour in the buttermilk gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms. Add more buttermilk if dough is too dry.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently about 8-10 times without overworking.
  5. Shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter and place it on the prepared baking surface.
  6. Score a deep cross about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and firm. Tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow when done.
  8. Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and let it rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  9. While the bread bakes, whip the softened butter with honey and a pinch of salt until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Slice thick pieces of warm soda bread and spread generously with honey butter.

Notes

Do not over-knead the dough to keep the bread tender and crumbly. Use fresh baking soda for proper rise. Brushing the top with buttermilk before baking gives a golden sheen. For a softer crust, cover the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking. The bread is best served warm with honey butter. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

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