This soda bread is awesome for the new bread maker. It does not need yeast, yeast is very scarce right now. Here again, this not a yeast bread. It’s a very simple bread recipe that just about anyone can make with ease and confidence.
You can make this bread with seven simple ingredients we all should have in our pantry and refrigerator. So, this means we can make this easy bread at the last minute to serve to family and friends.
It’s crusty on the outside and moist on the inside. I call it my easy soda bread anyone can make.
Kitchen Items Needed
- Cast iron skillet or cookie sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
- Parchment paper
How To Make Soda Bread
Step One
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. (You can also use a cookie sheet) Grab a bowl and mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Step Two
Make a well in the center of the mixture. Add the egg, buttermilk, and the melted butter. Stir until mixed thoroughly, the dough will be sticky.
Step Three
Sprinkle flour on the countertop and use the flour on your hands to mold the dough in a round shape. Place the dough in the cast-iron skillet. Use a knife to cut an X on the top of the dough. Sprinkle a little tiny amount of flour on the dough.
Step Four
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until done. If the bread sounds hollow on the bottom when tapped, it’s done.
Step Five
Let the bread rest on a cooling rack until slightly cool. Slice and enjoy.
Step Six
Serve warm with butter and your favorite topping.
Soda Bread Recipe
Soda Bread by Food Storage Moms
Ingredients
- 4 cups white flour (I use bread flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg (slightly beaten)
- 1-3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with butter. (You can also use a cookie sheet) Grab a bowl and mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Add the egg, buttermilk, and the melted butter. Stir until mixed thoroughly, the dough will be sticky. Sprinkle flour on the countertop and use the flour on your hands to mold the dough in a round shape. Place the dough in the cast-iron skillet. Use a knife to cut an X on the top of the dough. Sprinkle a little tiny amount of flour on the dough. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until done. I check for doneness by tapping the bread when golden brown. If it sounds hollow, it's done. Let the bread rest on a cooling rack until slightly cool. Slice and enjoy.
Can I use a Cookie Sheet
Yes, you can. You can use parchment paper or grease the cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. If the bread sounds hollow on the bottom when tapped, it’s done.
How Do I Store Soda Bread?
The best way to store it is in plastic bags for 3-4 days.
Can I make this without buttermilk?
It tastes better made with buttermilk. If you don’t have buttermilk, just add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to one cup of milk. Now you have buttermilk. The buttermilk helps quick bread rise.
What Can I Serve With It?
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon and eggs
- Quiche
- Soup or stews
- Casseroles
- Spaghetti
- Tossed salads
- Spinach salads
What Toppings Can I Put On It?
- Butter
- Jam, jelly, or fruit preserves
- Maple Syrup
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced cooked sausage
- Sliced ham
- Use like biscuits with cream gravies
Where Did Soda Bread Originate?
I quote Wikipedia: “In Europe, soda bread began to appear in the mid-19th century when bicarbonate of soda first became available for use as a raising agent. Bread, griddle cakes, and scones with bicarbonate of soda, plus cream of tartar or tartaric acid became popular in Austria, Britain, Ireland, and Poland.”
Can I Freeze It?
Yes, you can. Just place the bread in a freezer bag and store it for 2-3 months in your freezer.
Final Word
I’m really trying hard to teach the world to cook from scratch, and this soda bread is one more way to do it. If you make a pot of soup, you’re going to want to make this bread to stretch your budget.
I can hear a few people saying I don’t eat carbs, I get it. But there are so many families that need to make their grocery budget go farther. May God bless this world, Linda
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