Description
Sourdough Irish Soda Bread is a delightful fusion of traditional Irish flavors and the tangy goodness of sourdough. This easy-to-make quick bread requires no yeast or lengthy rising times, making it perfect for bakers of all levels. With its buttery taste and tender crumb, this soda bread is ideal for serving at brunch, alongside hearty soups, or simply enjoyed fresh from the oven with a smear of butter. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up your sourdough starter discard without wasting ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- ½ cup sourdough starter discard (or 113 g active starter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold butter pieces to the flour mixture and blend until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, sugar, and sourdough starter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and score a deep cross on top.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg