Yield
6 servings
Time
55 minutes
This traditional soda bread only has four ingredients and comes together quickly without kneading. Great on its own or with caraway seeds, raisins, or nuts.
‣ 3 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, plus more for dusting bread (optional) ‣ 1 teaspoon salt ‣ 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
1
In a large bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt, then use a whisk to mix them together. If you’re adding any additional flavors or seds, do it now.
2
Adding a little at a time, pour the buttermilk in with the dry ingredients, mixing inbetween. The dough will be clumpy and a little hard to work with it, but keep stirring as best you can.
3
Dust a work area and your hands with flour, then bring over the soda bread dough. No need to knead the dough; just gently roll it into a smooth ball.
4
Spray a round baking pan with cooking spray, then drop the soda bread dough ball inside. Use your fingers to gently press the bread toward the edges, making it an even layer.
5
Score the top of the bread in a pattern you like (I just used an X), then cover the top with another round baking pan. Once done, bake!