Description
A quick, rustic loaf with a crisp golden crust and a dense, tender crumb, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it so the bread won’t stick.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until the dough comes together; it will be sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it for about 1 minute. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep cross in the top of the dough.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and the crust is a deep golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Let the loaf rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with salted butter, or paired with stews and soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg