Recipe: Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and orange zest.
Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture while mixing on low speed.
In a small bowl, toss currants with 1 tablespoon of flour, then mix into the dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times to form a round loaf.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and cut an X on top.
Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

Servings

12 slices

Calories

263

Total fat

Total carbohydrates

47g

Total protein

Sodium

461mg

Cholesterol

29mg