Irish Soda Bread is deliciously dense quick bread, perfect for dipping in stew or serving with corned beef and cabbage.
Ingredients :
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk divided, or as needed
1 egg
Directions :
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Add the egg and half of the buttermilk to the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
Continue adding the remaining buttermilk a little bit at a time, stirring just until the dough holds together. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead it a couple of times.
Form the dough into a 9-inch circle. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross shape ½-inch deep across the top.
Transfer the dough to a parchment paper lined baking pan.
Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. The bread should sound hollow when tapped.
Allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
