Fast Fast Fast Soda Bread
Ready in just 45 minutes, "Fast Fast Fast Soda Bread" is the ultimate recipe for fresh, homemade bread on a time crunch. This no-yeast bread uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and buttermilk to create a tender, golden loaf with minimal effort. With only 10 minutes of hands-on prep, this quick soda bread is perfect for busy weeknights or an impromptu dinner party. The recipe features a clever technique of cutting cold butter into the dry ingredients for added flakiness, and a simple cross-scoring ensures even baking with a rustic, bakery-worthy presentation. Serve warm with butter, jam, or alongside soups and stews for a comforting homemade touch that’s as fast as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.75 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for about 1 minute, just until it forms a cohesive ball. Avoid over-kneading to keep the bread tender.
Shape the dough into a round loaf about 1 to 1.5 inches thick. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross (about 1/2 inch deep) on the top of the loaf. This allows the bread to expand as it bakes.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until it has a golden crust and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy fresh with butter or jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4079 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 387.2 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 1097 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
