Soda Bread
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 2Line the bottom of a 10-inch (25cm) cast-iron skillet with a piece of parchment paper.
- 3Mix the flours, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl to evenly distribute the leaveners.
- 4Pour the buttermilk over the dry ingredients and mix together until a dough forms.
- 5Once the dough comes together (it will be sticky), turn out onto a lightly floured countertop and gently round into a circle.
- 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.
- 7Each cut should go roughly ¾ of the way down the dough.
- 8Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and a thin, firm crust forms around the outside.
- 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.
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