Irish Soda Bread

Elevate your dining experience with this irresistible Irish Soda Bread, a true testament to the joy of traditional Irish baking! Enjoy slices of Irish Soda Bread with butter, jams, or alongside your favorite soups and stews. It's a delightful and versatile addition to any meal, perfect for those who appreciate the simplicity and rustic charm of traditional Irish baking.

Author: Chef Jorge Montes

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Irish Soda Bread

This Irish Soda Bread recipe is closer to a Scone consistency, less dense than a traditional soda bread. The butter beer glaze creates a rich amber finish that will sham-ROCK your St. Patty's Day feast.

Ingredients

• 4 to 4 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Currants or Raisins
• 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk
• 1 cup Butter Beer Glaze (see recipe) or 1/2 cup of honey

Butter Beer Glaze

• 12 oz Guinness
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1/2 cup Molasses
• 4 oz Butter, cut into cubes
• Pinch of Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda in a large bowl.
3. Work the butter into the flour with your hands.
4. Add currants or raisins.
5. Make a well, add buttermilk, egg and knead into dough until it is too stiff to stir.
6. Dust hands with a little flour, then gently knead dough in the bowl just long enough to form a rough ball.
7. If the dough is too sticky to work with, add a little more flour. Do not over-knead!
8. Transfer dough into a greased round baking dish.
9. Make an X on top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes
11. Glaze with butter-beer glaze.

Butter Beer Glaze

1. Place beer, honey, molasses, salt in pot.
2. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until it is reduced by half.
3. Whisk in the butter while cooking on low until fully incorporated.

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