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Irish Soda Bread
Though the dough for this recipe is rather traditional, how we serve it (with chocolate 😅) is not. We messed with tradition and replaced the currants with mini chocolate chips. This upset a lot of our fans on Facebook. Because apparently, not even currants are authentic. Traditional Irish soda bread has no mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided (optional)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. butter, diced and chilled
- 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips, raisins, or currents (optional)
Directions
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- Step 1Preheat oven to 375º. Grease an ovenproof 10” skillet with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter, or your hands, work in the butter until it’s evenly incorporated.
- Step 3In a separate medium bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix! Fold in chocolate chips, raisins, or currents, if using.
- Step 4Place dough in skillet and score an “X” on top with a sharp knife. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining sugar, if using. Bake until golden, or until a toothpick comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. When you tap the loaf, it should sound hollow. Cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.