IRISH SODA BREAD
Traditional Irish soda bread is a very simple and quick bread recipe. There are only a few ingredients. Any recipe that includes orange zest, raisins, or any other fruit is not soda bread. Keep in mind that even as late as the middle twentieth century oranges and other fruits were Christmas gifts. I seriously doubt the poor Irish peasants couldn't get oranges to eat let alone use the zest. If you find a recipe that has sugar, eggs and/or baking powder, it is a cake. If it has yeast, it is not Irish Soda Bread either. Salt was difficult enough to come by. And under no circumstances would an Irishman use his whisky in his bread. (Talk about a stereotype!) So, if you are looking for a REAL "traditional" Irish SODA bread, look for the use of SODA only. Ignore anything else. I got this recipe from my grandma. She cannot remember where she got it. She only knows she and her mom made this together when she was a child. She says spoiled milk, even up to the point of curdling, is better than anything else. If you wanted to get as close as possible to the Mother Isle, use a "soft wheat" or Pastry flour. Otherwise, like my cheap arse, an all purpose works just fine. The recipe is so simple I am sure there are hundreds of others like it. So, I am not taking credit for anyone else's idea. It's just a really easy, simple bread recipe. Use it, you'll love it. This recipe is as easy as anything you will find after making ice cubes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl mix, knead only ten to fifteen times, and bake. Don't forget the three to four beers it takes while you wait for the bread to bake.
Provided by CONCHOBOR99
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 loaf, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a fork.
- Pour in milk slowly and stir until dough is sticky.
- Sprinkle counter top with flour. Knead dough lightly on counter top 10 to 15 seconds ONLY. Too much will make the bread heavy.
- Grease bottom and sides of corning ware or bread pan and place dough in middle.
- Slice with and "X" across top of dough.
- Place lid on top or cover with another pan. Foil works in a pinch.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid (or any cover from pan) and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- FOR BEST RESULTS! Place a damp paper towel over the bread when cooling. Some say cover with a tea towel and sprinkle water over the top. I am not into using my tea towels, AKA dish towels, for bread covering. What I do is take two paper towels folded over one another, soak them, wring them out, place the folded towels in a single layer over the bread with a pan holder over that until cooled.
- Slice, enjoy!
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Bhupaj Poudel
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I made it for a St. Patrick's Day party and everyone loved it.
Sultan Bin darwish
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's the perfect bread for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
GReg MArtin
[email protected]This is the best Irish soda bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Angela Lewis
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for a potluck or party.
Anees Ahmed
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love it with a cup of tea or coffee.
Malik arif Arif Ali
[email protected]I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The bread still turned out great! It's the perfect bread for a St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Kettie Kumwenda
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy inside.
RF Khan
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for a hearty breakfast or lunch.
Gustavo Serrano
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Irish soda bread. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Younis Moosiani
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always so light and fluffy. I've also tried adding different ingredients, like raisins and caraway seeds, and it always turns out great.
Ispahan Chowdhury Rakib_Official
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great. It's perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Nhlulo Nhlayiseko
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I made it for St. Patrick's Day and it was a hit with everyone. It's so moist and flavorful.
yakubu muhammad
[email protected]I've tried many Irish soda bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's simple to make and always comes out delicious.
Juliana Cruz
[email protected]This Irish soda bread is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.