Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine Recipes

AUTHENTIC IRISH SODA BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Process all ingredients in your bread machine set on the dough cycle.
• Remove from bread machine, punch down, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Prepare a baking sheet (I cover it with parchment paper). Punch the dough down, and shape it into an 8-inch circle, slightly flattened. Cover with wax paper, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Slash the top of the dough with a large X. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 and continue to bake for 15 more minutes.
• Don't forget leftovers, if any, are great for sandwiches.

IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
• Measure the buttermilk into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Add the egg and whisk them together with a fork. Add the orange zest to the cup and set aside.
• Keep the butter in the fridge until you are ready to work with it. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the stand mixer.
• Mix the butter into the flour on low speed until it has been completely incorporated in the mixture.
• Slowly add the reserved buttermilk to the mixing bowl and continue to mix on low speed until the dough forms.
• Sprinkle the reserved 1 tablespoon of flour over the currants in a small mixing bowl. Toss to coat, this will help them to not sink to the bottom of the dough while it bakes.
• Add the currants to the mixer and stir to combine, the dough will be very wet.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured baking mat. Knead it by hand a few times and form a round-shaped loaf. Transfer the dough round to the prepared baking pan and slice an X over the top.
• Bake for 55 minutes - 1 hour or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. The soda bread will sound hollow when you tap on it.
• NOTE: If the bread starts to darken too much before the baking time is over, you may lightly cover it with aluminum foil.

IRISH SODA BREAD III

Steps:

• Add ingredients in order suggested by your manufacturer. Select fruit bread or basic bread setting. Add raisins when indicated by your manufacturer.

REAL TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
• Stir the flour and salt together in a bowl, and sift in the baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the buttermilk. Stir the mixture quickly together into a dough, and turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, just until it comes together. Gently form the dough into a flattened, round cake about 1/2 inch thick, and cut the round into quarters with a floured knife.
• Sprinkle a little bit of flour into the bottom of the hot skillet, and cook the wedges 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.

TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Using your hand, mix in the flour from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not wet and sticky.
• Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Wash and dry your hands. Knead the dough lightly for a few seconds, then pat the dough into a round about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place it on a buttered baking sheet and using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in the center of the dough reaching out all the way to the sides.
• Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees, and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.