The baking soda in soda bread allows anyone to make a lovely loaf in under an hour, but it’s almost too effective. The speed with which baking soda works can lead to some common problems.

The bread dates back to the mid-1800s during Ireland’s famine. With cheap ingredients like wheat flour, sour milk, baking ...

Baking Irish Soda Bread. For my baking class, I met Mary and Carmel who not only taught our small group how to make scones ...

12 ounces all-purpose flour. ¾ teaspoon salt. ¾ teaspoon baking soda. 10 ounces buttermilk. 2 ounces raisins (optional) 1. Put the Dutch oven inside the oven and preheat to 425°F.

Irish soda bread recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups low-fat buttermilk ...

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Some of them like the bread in its purest form, while others, including O'Reilly, prefer to spread some Kerrygold Irish butter on top. No one else in the family has made the recipe with O'Reilly.

3. Dust your hands with flour and briefly knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface to form a shaggy ball 8 to 9 inches wide. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet.

Related: I Tried Paul Hollywood's Irish Soda Bread Recipe. Traditionally, Irish soda bread is a one-bowl recipe where you mix white or wheat flour, salt and baking soda, then make a well for the ...