Skillet Soda bread
2011
This was my first try making soda bread for St. Patrick’s day – and it is SUPER easy to make, even if you’ve never made any kind of bread before. There is no kneading involved and no yeast! My mother-in-law always made this for St. Patrick’s day growing up and since she recently passed away, I wanted to make a loaf in her honor. She had the daunting task of cooking for 11 kids and her husband every night, so I should never complain about cooking for my family of 5 
This recipe isn’t her recipe – but it comes from a very good source – America’s Test Kitchen
Makes 1 loaf
4 cups all purpose flour
1.5 tsp. baking soda
1.5 tsp. cream of tartar
1.5 tsp. salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1.5 cups low-fat buttermilk
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the flour, soda, cream of tartar, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub it into the flour using your fingers until it is completely incorporated and the mixture resembles course crumbs.
3. Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk. Work the liquid into the flour mixture using a fork until the dough comes together in large clumps. Turn the dough onto a work surface and knead briefly until the loose flour is just moistened. The dough will be scrappy and uneven.
4. Form the dough into a round about 6-7 inches in diameter and place in a cast iron skillet. (I put a little oil in the bottom of the skillet so the bread wouldn’t stick). Score a deep cross on top of the loaf and place in the pre-heated oven. Bake until nicely browned and a tester comes out clean inserted into the center of the loaf, about 40-45 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter, if desired. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
My whole family loved the bread! Of course since my husband always had it growing up, I was happy to make it for him. And it’s great the next day toasted in the toaster with a little drizzle of honey.
Have you made soda bread before?
And I huge thanks for all the birthday wishes – the party is still going, on Tuesday, my sister Biz, her daughter Hannah and my Mom are doing lunch and shopping – so still more celebrating to do (which I love!)
Have a super day everyone!
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I haven’t ever made soda bread. In fact, I never even tried it until I met my husband. I thought about making it this year but I never did get around to it. Maybe next year?
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I LOVE soda bread! (warm out of the oven with home made strawberry jam) This one looks really good too! YAY for the “extendo birthday” celebrations! ENJOY!!!!
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I’ve never made it! It looks great!
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I’ve never made soda bread, but yours looks fabulous!
Happy belated Birthday!
Have a great lunch tomorrow!!!
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Very cool! I’ve never made any soda bread before, but I love a good quick bread!
Dana recently posted..Do You Like Me
I made it once and it was a disatrophe! Yours looks so. much. better.
I love that you can make this in a skillet! Looks fantastic and what a sweet tribute to your MIL!
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Nope, I’ve never had soda bread! But, this recipe looks so easy and pretty much no fail. I’m going to have to try it!
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That looks so good. Bread is awesome