Chef John'S Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup dried currants; 1/3 cup golden raisins

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup dried currants
1/3 cup golden raisins

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.", "Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.", "Beat buttermilk, egg, honey, and orange zest together in a bowl. Pour buttermilk mixture, currants, and raisins into flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a wet, sticky dough comes together.", "Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface; press dough together into a soft ball of dough and cut into 2 pieces. Form each half into a smooth, round loaf. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes. Cut a 1/2-inch deep ""X"" into the top of each loaf with a serrated knife.", "Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 45 minutes. Transfer loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Irish Soda Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chef John'S Irish Soda Bread

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