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Cozy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Honey Butter and Caraway Seeds Made Easy

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe featuring a tender crumb, subtle anise-like caraway seeds, and a luscious honey butter spread. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or casual teas.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) buttermilk (or 1 ¾ cups milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for honey butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Optional: extra caraway seeds for sprinkling on top
  • Optional: sea salt flakes for dusting honey buttered slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and caraway seeds.
  3. Cut the softened butter into small cubes and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; the dough will be sticky and shaggy. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.
  6. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet. Score a deep cross about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep on top of the dough.
  7. Optionally sprinkle extra caraway seeds on top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
  10. While cooling, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 3 tablespoons honey until smooth to make honey butter.

Notes

Do not overmix or knead the dough to avoid a tough loaf. Use fresh baking soda and powder for best rise. Score the dough deeply for even baking. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to set the crumb. Buttermilk can be substituted with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and add extra baking powder.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, honey butter, caraway seeds, quick bread, easy bread recipe, no yeast bread, rustic bread

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