In the realm of quick breads, Irish soda bread stands out as an emblem of Irish culinary heritage, revered for its dense, hearty texture and distinctive tang. This humble loaf, traditionally prepared to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, owes its unique character to the magical interplay of buttermilk and baking soda, which react to create a tender crumb and a captivating sour tang. Our curated collection of New York City-inspired Irish soda bread recipes promises a delectable journey through the heart of this iconic treat. From classic renditions to contemporary twists, these recipes cater to every palate, embodying the spirit of innovation that defines New York City's culinary landscape. Whether you seek a traditional loaf studded with plump raisins or a savory variation infused with herbs and cheese, our selection offers a tantalizing array of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Irish soda bread, encompassing recipes for both traditionalists and culinary explorers alike. Discover the secrets behind this beloved bread's enduring charm and create a taste of Irish tradition in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD
A good old fashioned soda bread with just the basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. The best Irish soda bread around!
Provided by MP Welty
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Irish Soda Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
IRISH SODA BREAD
St. Patrick's Day is as big a holiday in Boston as Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year's Eve. Some businesses even close for the day to allow the city's many Irish and friends-of-the-Irish to celebrate in the annual daylong parade. At Flour we commemorate the special occasion for the whole month of March by offering this quick bread as a popular breakfast treat. Traditionally Irish soda bread can be a bit dry and is meant to be toasted and served with a lot of butter. We make ours with the butter mixed directly into the dough to create a tender crumb, and we flavor it with 100 percent rye flour, caraway seeds, currants, and even more butter. It's richer than the classic--but don't let that stop you from serving it as is tradition, with a side of soft butter.
Provided by Joanne Chang
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 large loaf or 8 wedges
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or butter it lightly, and set it aside.
- Place the caraway seeds on a cutting board and sprinkle with a few drops of water to keep them from sliding around. Use a chef's knife to roughly chop the caraway seeds a bit so that they are not all whole seeds. Place the seeds in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the rye flour, sugar, currants, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix on low speed for a few seconds until combined. Cut the butter into 8 to 10 pieces and add it to the flour mixture; paddle for 20 to 30 seconds on low until the butter is somewhat broken down but there are still pieces about the size of grapes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, creme fraiche, and whole egg until thoroughly mixed. With the mixer running on low, pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and paddle for another 10 to 15 seconds, until the dough just comes together. There will probably still be a little loose flour at the bottom of the bowl.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer. Gather and lift the dough with your hands and turn it over in the bowl so that it starts to pick up the loose flour at the bottom. Turn the dough over several times until all the loose flour is mixed in.
- Dump the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and pat it into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Whisk the egg yolk lightly in a small bowl with a fork. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash evenly over the entire top of the dough. Score the dough into 8 wedges as you would cut a pizza. (At this point the soda bread can be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 1 week. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.)
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through the baking time, until the entire circle of soda bread is golden brown and firm when pressed in the center.
- Remove from the oven and immediately smear the butter evenly over the entire top surface. Let cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then slice the soda bread along the scored lines into wedges and serve.
IRISH SODA BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
This version of Irish Soda Bread combines the sweetness of raisins and the richness of caraway with the lightness of a bread. The result is an inviting loaf equally at home in soft slices on your table or fresh from the toaster for a winning breakfast! From Electric Bread.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 1/2 pound loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine according to your manufacturer's directions.
- Success Hints: Golden raisins give this bread its light flavor and look.
- Dark raisins may be subsituted but will make a darker, slightly heavier loaf.
- The sugar in the raisins creates a darker crust; use your machine's"light crust setting" if it has one.
- Dried butter milk can generally be found in the baking goods section of your supermarket.
- If you can't find buttermilk, regular dried milk can be substituted.
- If using delayed time bake, place raisins atop dry ingredients away from liquid.
- This recipe can be made using the regular, rapid and delayed time bake cycles.
N .Y. C. IRISH SODA BREAD
Make and share this N .y. C. Irish Soda Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Len6583
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 six inch loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine 1 beaten egg, raisins and buttermilk.
- Add to mixture above and stir until just moistened.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead gently for 12 strokes.
- On a greased baking sheet, shape the mixture into a 6 inch round loaf and cut a cross (4 inches wide and ¼ inch deep) in the top.
- Brush with the other beaten egg.
- Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes or until golden.
Tips:
- Use buttermilk for a tender and moist loaf of soda bread. Buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create carbon dioxide, which gives the bread its lift.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
- Use your hands to mix the dough. This will help to prevent overmixing.
- Don't knead the dough. Kneading will also result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
- Form the dough into a round loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes 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 traditional Irish bread that is made with simple ingredients and has a slightly sour flavor. Soda bread is a great bread to serve with soups, stews, or salads. It can also be used to make sandwiches or toast.
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