Throwback O'Road Irish Soda Bread

“A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle”
-Old Irish Saying

We take St. Patrick’s Day very seriously here at Throwback Road.  My father is a born and raised Boston Irishman.  I grew up on Corned Beef and Cabbage and continue that tradition with my boys today.  We will start off St. Patrick’s Day morning with a traditional breakfast of Irish Bangers, bacon, mushroom, onions, and eggs.  The evening meal will be Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish Soda Bread. All toped off with a creamy Guinness Beer.  I make my Irish Soda Bread a day ahead of time because it gives it a chance to really develop its flavor.  The recipe is quick and easy and your family will enjoy its subtle sweet taste. Slainte!

Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup organic sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan ( I use my cast iron loaf pan)
2. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Blend egg and buttermilk together, and add all at once to the flour mixture. Mix just until moistened.
3. Stir in butter.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Let dough sit in pan for at least 30 min before sticking it in the oven.  This allows the soda to do its magic.
5. Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap in foil for several hours, or overnight, for best flavor.

This is right before I popped her in the oven…


The after shot….nice and golden brown, and my house smells amazing!

I hope everyone has a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day.  Make sure to wear your green!