Traditional Irish Currant Soda Bread Recipe
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This traditional Irish soda bread is a staple for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, served warm with generous slathers of butter to accompany your corned beef and cabbage boiled dinner. Its simplicity and hearty flavor make it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Flour |
| 3 tbsp | Sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Currants |
| 1 1/3 cups | Buttermilk |
| 2 tbsp | Sugar (for glaze) |
| 2 tbsp | Hot water (for glaze) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Incorporate Currants and Buttermilk: Stir in the currants and buttermilk until the mixture is well blended. Expect the dough to be slightly sticky.
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Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it about 10 times until it becomes smooth.
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Shape the Loaf: Shape the dough into an 8-inch round loaf and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Score the Dough: Using a knife, cut an “X” into the top of the loaf. This helps the bread expand while baking.
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Bake: Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
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Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and hot water to make the glaze. Remove the bread from the oven and pour the glaze over the top. Return the bread to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Slice and enjoy warm with butter.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 268.5
- Fat Content: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.6mg
- Sodium Content: 292.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 59g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 22.1g
- Protein Content: 6.9g
Keywords:
Breads, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, St. Patrick’s Day, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
This traditional Irish currant soda bread embodies the essence of St. Patrick’s Day festivities and is sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire. Enjoy its wholesome flavor and share the joy of homemade bread with family and friends! 🍀
