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Overhead shot of a round soda bread loaf with a cross cut on top, golden brown crust dotted with white and whole wheat flour specks.

Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread

A traditional Irish soda bread recipe from Paul Hollywood, made with white and whole wheat flour and buttermilk, ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1 servings
Calories 2030 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose white flour 250 g
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour 250 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups buttermilk 500 ml

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven:

    Heat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

  • Sift Dry Ingredients:

    Sift the white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Blend gently using your fingertips.

  • Mix in Buttermilk:

    Create a depression in the middle and pour in the buttermilk. Stir rapidly to produce a tender, sticky dough.

  • Knead Dough Briefly:

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured counter and knead for a short time until it holds together and can be formed into a round.

  • Score Deep Cross:

    Dust a large baking sheet with flour, set the loaf on it, and score a deep cross on the top with a sharp blade.

  • Bake Until Golden:

    Sprinkle with flour, then bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

  • Cool on Rack:

    Let cool on a wire rack.
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