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Chef John's Irish Soda Bread

Chef John's Irish Soda Bread

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  • 45 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup whole wheat flour
    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧈 ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
    • 🥛 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🍯 2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
    • 🍊 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

  • Add-ins

    • 1 cup dried currants
    • ⅓ cup golden raisins

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2

Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Beat buttermilk, egg, honey, and orange zest together in a medium bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture, currants, and raisins into flour-butter mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a wet, sticky dough forms.

4

Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Press dough together into a ball and cut into 2 equal pieces. Form each into a smooth, round loaf.

5

Transfer the loaves to the prepared baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep 'X' into each loaf using a serrated knife.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 45 minutes. Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

195

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 4
    Fats

💡 For a more traditional Irish flavor, skip the orange zest and replace with a bit of caraway seed.Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.Use a serrated knife when cutting the top to ensure even dough expansion during baking.