This soda bread is fantastic for those new to bread making. It doesn’t need yeast as yeast was scarce a few years ago. Here again, this bread doesn’t require yeast. It’s a simple bread recipe that just about anyone can make with ease and confidence. Soda bread is also a St.Patrick’s Day tradition, so you’ve got plenty of time to practice making the bread before that fun holiday!
You can make this bread with seven simple ingredients, which we all should have in our pantry and refrigerator. This means we can make this easy bread for family and friends at the last minute.
It’s crusty on the outside and moist on the inside. I call it my easy soda bread, which anyone can make.
Given what is happening with the price of food these days, we must learn ways to stretch our food budget. I think it’s only going to get worse. I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think so.
Kitchen Items Needed
- Cast iron skillet or cookie sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Mixing spoon
- Parchment paper
How To Make Soda Bread
Step One
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. (You can also use a cookie sheet.) Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Note that I like using bread flour rather than all-purpose flour.
Step Two
Form a well in the center of the mixture. Add the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Stir until mixed thoroughly; the dough will become sticky.
Step Three
Make a flowered work surface by spreading flour on the countertop, and then use your hands to mold the dough into a round shape. The flour mixture dough will stick to the countertop if you haven’t made a lightly floured surface. Place the dough in the cast-iron skillet. Most of us are used to cooking our bread loaf in a bread pan; this recipe is different. Use a knife to cut an X or deep cross on the top of the dough. Sprinkle a tiny amount of flour on the dough.
Step Four
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until done. If the bread sounds hollow on the bottom when tapped, it’s done.
Step Five
Let the bread rest on a cooling wire rack until it cools. Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy.
Step Six
Serve warm with butter and your favorite topping like honey, jam or jelly, and peanut butter.
Soda Bread Recipe
Soda Bread by Food Storage Moms
Ingredients
- 4 cups white flour (I use bread flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg (slightly beaten)
- 1-3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (204° C).
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Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. (You can also use a cookie sheet)
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Use a bowl to mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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Make a well in the center of the mixture.
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Add the egg, buttermilk, and the melted butter. Stir until mixed thoroughly, the dough will become sticky.
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Sprinkle flour on the countertop and use the flour on your hands to mold the dough into a round shape.
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Place the dough in the cast-iron skillet.
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Use a knife to cut an X on the top of the dough.
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Sprinkle a tiny amount of flour on the dough.
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Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until done.
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I check for doneness by tapping the bread when it is golden brown. If it sounds hollow, it's done. Let the bread rest on a cooling rack until slightly cool. Slice and enjoy.
Can I use a Cookie Sheet
Yes, you can use a cookie or a baking sheet. You can use parchment paper or grease the cookie sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. If the bread sounds hollow on the bottom when tapped, it’s done. I like the texture using the skillet, and the crust turns out how I want it.
How Do I Store Soda Bread?
The best way to store it is in plastic bags for 3-4 days.
Can I make this without buttermilk?
It tastes better made with buttermilk. If you don’t have buttermilk, add one tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to one cup of milk. Now you have buttermilk. The buttermilk and the soda help this quick bread rise as leavening agents.
What Can I Serve With It?
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon and eggs
- Quiche
- Soup or stews
- Casseroles
- Spaghetti
- Tossed salads
- Spinach salads
What Toppings Can I Put On It?
- Butter
- Jam, jelly, or fruit preserves
- Maple Syrup
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced cooked sausage
- Sliced ham
- Use like biscuits with cream gravies
Where Did Soda Bread Originate?
I quote Wikipedia: “In Europe, soda bread began to appear in the mid-19th century when bicarbonate of soda first became available for use as a raising agent. Bread, griddle cakes, and scones with bicarbonate of soda, plus cream of tartar or tartaric acid, became popular in Austria, Britain, Ireland, and Poland.”
Can I Freeze It?
Yes, you can. Put the bread in a freezer bag and store it in your freezer for 2-3 months.
Final Word
I’m trying hard to teach the world to cook from scratch, and this soda bread is another way. If you make a pot full of soup, you’ll want to make this bread to stretch your budget.
I hear a few people saying they don’t eat carbs, and I get it. But so many families need to make their grocery budget go further and do so with a nutrient-rich recipe. May God bless this world, Linda
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