Mary Berry’s Irish Soda Bread
A warm, comforting Irish soda bread recipe inspired by Mary Berry, perfect for creating memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3⅓ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
- 1 level tsp baking soda
- 1 level tsp salt
- 4 tbsp (55g) cold butter
- 1¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk or soured milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cold butter cut into small chunks and rub into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the mixture comes together.
- Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface just a couple of times.
- Shape the dough into a round, about 1½ inches thick, and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or alongside hearty soups. Variations can include adding herbs, cheese, or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Irish soda bread, Mary Berry, quick bread, baking, comfort food