Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread

Name: Amazingly Easy Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup margarine, softened; 4 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 0.25 cup buttermilk

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An old-fashioned Irish soda bread made with basic ingredients. Buttermilk gives this crusty loaf a good flavor. The best Irish soda bread around!

Recipe by MP Welty

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

20

Yield:

1 (1 1/2-pound) loaf

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Mix flour, softened margarine, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk in a small bowl; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

172	Calories
8g	Fat
23g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 269mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 56mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.