Soda Bread

A community recipe by Markella

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Introduction

Quick and easy 'yeastless' bread. Perfect for when you realise you have no bread in the house and would like some with your meal.

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Ingredients

Serves: 6

Metric U.S.

450 grams plain flour
1 teaspoon salt (I use a bit more)
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
499 millilitres buttermilk

16 ounces all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (I use a bit more)
1 teaspoon baking soda
17½ fluid ounces buttermilk

Method

Soda Bread is a community recipe submitted by Markella and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / Gas Mark 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Make a well in the centre, pour in most of the buttermilk and mix well, using your hands. The dough should be very soft but not too wet. If necessary, add the remaining buttermilk.
Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead. Shape into a 20 cm / 8 inch round.
Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet, cut a cross across the top and bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / Gas Mark 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Make a well in the centre, pour in most of the buttermilk and mix well, using your hands. The dough should be very soft but not too wet. If necessary, add the remaining buttermilk.
Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead. Shape into a 20 cm / 8 inch round.
Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet, cut a cross across the top and bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes.