Caraway Irish Soda Bread

Caraway Irish Soda Bread

This Caraway Irish Soda Bread recipe creates a savory Irish soda bread that is quick to make and perfect for pairing with a hearty stew.

Ingredients

• 2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 c whole wheat flour
• 2 Tbsp caraway seeds
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 c buttermilk

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400F. (If you have a baking stone, preheat it with your oven.)
• In a large bowl mix flours, caraway seeds, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly stir in buttermilk, until the dough comes together. (Your dough should be fairly sticky.)
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it (the best you can) 4-5 times. Shape it into a round and place it on a greased baking sheet (or floured baking stone).
• Make a cross in the bread, cutting nearly ¾ of the way down with a serrated knife. (Don’t be afraid of cutting the dough here. The deeper the slashes, the more room the bread has to rise in the oven. And, the more pronounced the quarters will be.)
• Bake the bread for 25-30 min, until golden and hollow sounding when tapped.