Description
A simple and wholesome bread that is a staple in Irish households, known for its rustic flavor and easy preparation.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.75 cups full-fat buttermilk
- 1 tbsp cold butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Incorporate the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir the mixture gently from the center outward to form a shaggy dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a round disk.
- Transfer the dough to a hot skillet or baking sheet and cut a deep “X” across the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Serve pan-fresh with butter or alongside stews. Store at room temperature in a kitchen towel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg