Irish soda bread with flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and caraway seeds.
This quick bread recipe is so easy to make you don’t even need a mixer.
But with soda breads?
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There’s no proofing, kneading, or waiting.
), you pretty much pop it in the oven as soon as you put the dough together.
If you don’t have any available, there are good substitutes available.
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Make a well in the center of the flour.
If too wet, add a little more flour.
Roughly shape into a ball and place on a floured surface.
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Knead just a few times to shape it into a round loaf.
Do not over-knead or the bread will be tough.
Place dough loaf onto a lightly greased baking sheet (or cast iron pan).
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Make 1 1/2-inch deep cuts, forming a cross, from side to side on the loaf.
The scoring helps the heat get to the center of the loaf while cooking.
If it sounds hollow, it’s done.
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you might also use a skewer inserted into the center.
Let bread sit on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to cool.
Then remove it to a rack to cool a little bit longer.
I think the bread is best when it is still warm and just baked.
