Irish Soda Bread in 1 Hour!

Описание: Irish Soda Bread

Yield 1 Loaf

1 2/3 cup All Pupose Flour
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Candied Green Cherries (optional)
1 Egg
2/3 cup Buttermilk
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
Additional Flour for dusting

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease an 8” cast iron skillet, or use a parchment paper circle on the bottom of the pan. You can also use a sheet pan, cake pan, and/or a silicone baking sheet if you don’t have cast iron available.

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment (you can also do this by hand in a bowl if needed) add the Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Salt. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds. If you are opting for the Green Cherry version, add them now and mix for 30 more seconds.

In a separate bowl, scramble the Egg along with the Buttermilk and Melted Butter. Add to the flour mixture and mix for 1 minute. The dough will be sticky and will cling to the bowl.

Lightly dust your countertop surface with flour. Scrape the dough onto the surface and work into a smooth ball dusting with additional flour as needed. Do not knead the dough, you just want to get it into a uniform shape.

Place the dough ball in the skillet and press down slightly until it meets the sides of the pan (if you are using a pan larger than 8” it is not necessary to press it down all the way.) Use a knife to cut an “X” across the top of the dough. This will give the dough a place to expand when cooking and avoid the dough from cracking the sides.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check to ensure the loaf is fully cooked by inserting a wooden skewer or toothpick and it comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before unmolding to cool on a wire rack.

Serve with lots of Irish butter and jam. Enjoy!