Delicious Irish Soda Bread Cooked in a Skillet

Bake a traditional Irish soda bread in a skillet for an authentic taste of Ireland. This unique recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt. The bread turns out soft on the inside with a crunchy crust, perfect for slathering with butter. The best part is that it can be easily cooked in a skillet, eliminating the need for an oven. Enjoy this classic bread any time of the year and experience the warmth and comfort of Irish baking.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk.
4. Using a wooden spoon, mix until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead lightly, just until it holds together.
6. Shape the dough into a round and flatten slightly, about 1 ½ inches thick.
7. Carefully place the dough into the preheated skillet.
8. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
9. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and brush the top of the bread with melted butter.
10. Continue cooking uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top.
11. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool.
12. Slice and serve warm, with butter if desired.

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