Soda Bread

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. 2Line the bottom of a 10-inch (25cm) cast-iron skillet with a piece of parchment paper.
  3. 3Mix the flours, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl to evenly distribute the leaveners.
  4. 4Pour the buttermilk over the dry ingredients and mix together until a dough forms.
  5. 5Once the dough comes together (it will be sticky), turn out onto a lightly floured countertop and gently round into a circle.
  6. 6Move the dough to the prepared pan and score the top by slicing an X across the top with a serrated knife or razor blade.
  7. 7Each cut should go roughly ¾ of the way down the dough.
  8. 8Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and a thin, firm crust forms around the outside.
  9. 9Let it cool on the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a baking rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk

Equipment

oven10-inch (25cm) cast-iron skilletparchment paperlarge mixing bowlserrated knife or razor bladebaking rack

Tips

  • To get the most out of the baking soda reaction, bake the loaf as soon as the dough comes together.