Best 6 Irish Soda Bread In A Skillet Recipes

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In the realm of quick breads, Irish soda bread stands out as a beloved classic, renowned for its dense yet tender crumb and distinctive tang. This article presents a delightful collection of Irish soda bread recipes, each offering a unique twist on the traditional favorite. From the classic skillet-baked version to a flavorful variation studded with raisins and oats, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice looking to embark on a culinary adventure, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a loaf of Irish soda bread that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET IRISH SODA BREAD SERVED WITH CHEDDAR AND APPLES



Skillet Irish Soda Bread Served With Cheddar and Apples image

Authentic Irish soda bread contains no raisins, butter or eggs. This American version is made with buttermilk, butter, eggs, raisins and sugar. It's baked in a heavy iron skillet so that the top and bottom crusts become crunchy and browned while the center stays tender and pale, studded with treacly bits of raisins.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 10-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter for greasing pan plus 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups raisins or currants
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
Good aged Cheddar cheese, for serving
Tart apples, cut into slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet and line with parchment or waxed paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in the raisins or currants and caraway seeds.
  • Pour batter into skillet. Brush top with remaining butter. Bake until golden and firm to touch, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving with Cheddar and apples.

REAL TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD



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A recipe passed down through an Irish family for many generations contains none of the modern supplements like yeast or sugar. This is a simple, very effective recipe.

Provided by barry

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Stir the flour and salt together in a bowl, and sift in the baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the buttermilk. Stir the mixture quickly together into a dough, and turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, just until it comes together. Gently form the dough into a flattened, round cake about 1/2 inch thick, and cut the round into quarters with a floured knife.
  • Sprinkle a little bit of flour into the bottom of the hot skillet, and cook the wedges 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 380.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

IRISH SODA BREAD IN A CAST IRON SKILLET



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Best fresh out of the oven with butter and jam! I don't know where I found this recipe. If you prefer your Irish soda bread sweeter, feel free to add a little bit more sugar. Also, I don't get entangled in the debate over the authenticity of Irish soda bread; however, if it tastes delicious, that's good enough for me! Try this bread with stew or soup! Note that this is a high rising bread.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups unbleached flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon caraway seed, slightly crushed
1/4 cup currants (raisins or golden raisins can be substituted)
1/2 cup buttermilk (plus an additional 2 tablespoons buttermilk)
1 egg, lightly whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a 10" UNGREASED cast iron skillet in oven to heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine with a pastry blender.
  • Stir in the caraway seeds and currants.
  • Stir in just until combined 1/2 cup buttermilk and the egg.
  • Turn dough out on a floured cutting board. The dough will be sticky. With floured hands knead the dough a few times until able to form into a disc shape.
  • Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from oven and lightly grease with butter. Place the round ball of dough into the skillet.
  • In desired, cut an "X" into the top of the loaf using a toothpick. Brush the top of loaf with the remaining buttermilk. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
  • Serve warm.

IRISH SODA BREAD



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This is an incredible bread recipe that comes together in no time. It looks incredible coming out of the oven, and the currants are an added bonus.

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup currants

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, using a fork, then stir in the currants. Once combined, the dough should come together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead gently for just a few turns until the dough can be shaped into a 6-inch round (do not over-knead).
  • Place the shaped dough into a cast-iron skillet or sheet tray. Cut an "x" into the top of the round loaf, using a knife.
  • Bake until the center has cooked through (testing with a skewer), about 40 minutes. Slather with the remaining tablespoon melted butter.

SKILLET SODA BREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Work in 2 tablespoons cold diced butter with your fingers. Stir in 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest. Pat into a buttered 8-inch ovenproof skillet using floured hands and score an X in the top. Bake at 375 degrees F until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.

TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD



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While soda bread with add-ins like currants and caraway can be delicious, it's not at all authentic. In Ireland, soda bread tends to be plainer and more restrained. Here is a classic recipe adapted from Darina Allen, an Irish television personality and the owner of the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry. This soda bread is is best eaten still steaming from the oven, slathered with good salted Irish butter that melts on contact with your slice. It's a fine accompaniment to corned beef and cabbage, should you be making that dish this St. Paddy's Day. Or make this recipe all year long. That's how they do it in Ireland.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     brunch, easy

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

450 grams all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups)
3 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
4 grams baking soda (about 3/4 teaspoon)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Using your hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not wet and sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Wash and dry your hands. Knead the dough lightly for a few seconds, then pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place it on a buttered baking sheet and using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the center of the dough reaching out all the way to the sides.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees, and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 188 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use buttermilk at room temperature. This will help the bread rise properly and give it a tender crumb.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
  • If you do not have a cast iron skillet, you can use a Dutch oven or a baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the bread. This will help the bread rise evenly.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown and crusty on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Irish soda bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk and it is also a good choice for beginner bakers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a loaf of Irish soda bread that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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