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Cozy Irish Soda Bread with Caraway Seeds

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe featuring toasted caraway seeds for a warm, aromatic flavor. Perfect for cozy occasions and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted
  • 1¾ cups (420 ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or 1¾ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Toast the caraway seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and toasted caraway seeds.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk and melted butter (if using). Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together; it will be sticky and shaggy.
  5. Lightly flour your hands and turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently 3-4 times to form a rough ball. Avoid overworking.
  6. Flatten the dough into a round about 7 inches (18 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross about ½ inch (1 cm) deep on top.
  7. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or cast iron skillet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the bread completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix or overknead the dough to avoid dense bread. Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Toast caraway seeds to enhance aroma. Score the dough deeply to help it expand evenly. If bread browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy crumb.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, caraway seeds, quick bread, no yeast bread, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, traditional Irish bread

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