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Classic Irish Soda Bread with Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy homemade Irish soda bread with a soft crumb and aromatic caraway seeds, perfect for cozy meals and hearty stews.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast-iron skillet or baking sheet inside to heat up while you prepare the dough.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and caraway seeds until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the softened butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Slowly add the buttermilk to the dry mix. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just starts to come together. Do not overmix.
  5. Lightly flour your hands and turn the dough onto a floured surface. Shape it into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) wide and 3 inches (8 cm) tall.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross (about ½ inch / 1.3 cm deep) across the top of the dough.
  7. Carefully remove the hot skillet or baking sheet from the oven and place the dough inside. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown with a firm crust.
  8. Tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow. If not, bake for another 5 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid a dense loaf. Use fresh baking soda for proper rise. Scoring the dough helps it bake evenly. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to set the crumb. For dairy-free buttermilk, mix almond or coconut milk with lemon juice or vinegar.

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