Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Jan’s Irish Soda Bread Recipe 🍞

Overview:

Jan’s Irish Soda Bread is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick’s Day. This quick and easy recipe yields a large loaf of bread with a flavor reminiscent of the bread served at the Outback Steak House, thanks to the addition of light rye flour. Whether you’re serving it alongside soups, stews, or simply enjoying it on its own, this bread is sure to impress with its simplicity and delicious taste.

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Servings: 1 large loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Oatmeal flakes (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a buttered cookie sheet and set it aside.

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2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, salt, baking soda, and brown sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.

4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir just until the mixture is blended, being careful not to overmix.

5. Prepare Dough: Dust your work surface with oatmeal flakes. Turn out the dough onto the oatmeal flakes and knead it about 10 times, incorporating the flakes into the dough and forming it into a round ball.

6. Shape and Bake: Place the shaped dough onto the prepared buttered cookie sheet. Using a sharp knife, lightly cut a cross on the top of the loaf. This helps the bread to expand while baking.

7. Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

8. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly on a wire rack. Slice and serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.

Recipe Notes:

• If you prefer not to use rye flour, you can substitute it with additional whole wheat flour for a slightly different flavor.
• This bread pairs wonderfully with soups, stews, or as a tasty accompaniment to any meal.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 337.1
• Fat: 2.4g
• Saturated Fat: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 38.5mg
• Sodium: 860.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 67.4g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 8.9g
• Protein: 10.8g

Reviews:

This recipe has received an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 8 reviews. Here’s what some of our satisfied users had to say:

• “Absolutely delicious! The bread turned out perfectly, and the oatmeal flakes added a lovely texture.”
• “I made this for St. Patrick’s Day, and it was a hit with my family. Even better than store-bought!”
• “Super easy to make, and the aroma while it’s baking is heavenly. Will definitely be making this again.”

Give Jan’s Irish Soda Bread a try, and enjoy the homemade goodness with every bite! 🍀