Irish Soda Bread Recipe for a Delicious Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner"

[pattikake]

I've never made this before, but thought it might be a nice addition to our corned beef & cabbage dinner tonight.

Anyone have a favorite recipe?

 

[narfing]

Usually I cheat and buy the Red Mill brand mix. It's yummy!

 

[Admin Greg]

I have a great recipe for Irish soda bread that would go perfectly with your corned beef and cabbage dinner! Here it is:Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup buttermilkInstructions:1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup of buttermilk and the egg. Gradually stir this into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead briefly.
6. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and 1/4 cup of buttermilk. Brush this mixture over the top of the dough.
8. Use a sharp knife to cut an "X" into the top of the dough.
9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Serve warm with your corned beef and cabbage dinner. Enjoy!