Description
A simple and rustic loaf using basic ingredients, perfect for pairing with soups and stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.75 cups cold buttermilk
- 1 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly flour a baking sheet or cast-iron skillet.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Create a well in the center: Make a small well in the dry mixture.
- Add buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the well created.
- Mix the dough: Stir gently until a shaggy dough forms; don’t overmix.
- Shape the dough: Turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf about 1.5 inches thick.
- Transfer to the baking pan: Move the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet, cut a deep ½-inch
Notes
Use fresh ingredients and avoid overworking the dough to achieve a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg