Discover how to make easy and delicious Soda Bread with this simple recipe. Perfect for beginners, this traditional Irish bread is leavened with baking soda for a quick bake. Enjoy a fresh, crusty loaf in no time—ideal for any meal or as a tasty accompaniment to soups and stews!

Ingredients:

- 4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions:

- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined; the dough will be sticky.

- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.

- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross into the top of the dough.

- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

- Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade Soda Bread fresh with butter, jam, or as a side to your favorite dishes!

Nutritional Values

All-Purpose Flour (4 cups)

 - Calories: 364 kcal

 - Protein: 10 grams

 - Fat: 1 gram

 - Carbohydrates: 76 grams

 - Fiber: 2.7 grams

Benefits:

 - Provides energy through carbohydrates.

 - Contains some protein and a small amount of fiber.

Baking Soda (1 teaspoon)

 - Calories: 0 kcal

 - Sodium: 1,266 mg

Benefits:

 - Acts as a leavening agent, helping baked goods rise.

 - Adds no significant nutritional value but is crucial for texture.

Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

 - Calories: 0 kcal

 - Sodium: ~38,000 mg

Benefits:

 - Enhances flavor.

 - Helps maintain fluid balance in the body.

Buttermilk (1 3/4 cups)

 - Calories: 98 kcal

 - Protein: 8 grams

 - Fat: 2.2 grams

 - Carbohydrates: 12 grams

 - Calcium: 284 mg

Benefits:

 - Provides protein and calcium.

 - Adds a tangy flavor to recipes.

 - Contains beneficial probiotics that can aid digestion.

These ingredients are commonly used in baking and cooking, providing structure and flavor to a variety of dishes.