When it comes to breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner) on St. Patrick’s Day, I like to whip up a quick traditional soda bread. But as soon as I get the dough together, I go all non-traditional on it. I cut the dough into wedges…as they make the perfect portion…before baking it.
As a child, wearing green and avoiding getting pinched were all I ever thought about when March 17 rolled around. I thought it was pretty cool to see my name on the bulletin boards or classroom doors—Erin Go Bragh! It made the eight-year-old me feel special!
As I got older and learned more about the holiday and the traditions of Ireland, I came to appreciate the corned beef and cabbage and a traditional Irish stew, and eventually the traditional Irish soda bread. I’ve made it a number of ways, but these wedges are my favorite! It’s a traditional recipe, made in a non-traditional way.
Irish Soda Bread Wedges
Yield – 6 servings
Preparation Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Butter and jam
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Once sifted, make a small well in the center and whisk in the buttermilk.
- On a lightly floured surface, lightly knead the dough and form it into a one inch thick disk, about five to six inches in diameter.
- Cut the disk into six equally sized wedges.
- Place the wedges into a lightly greased pie plate or other small glass baking dish.
- Bake at 400 F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through in the middle.
- Serve Irish soda bread wedges warm with butter and jam.
Erin Go Bragh!
Do you do anything special for St. Patrick’s Day, besides wear green and avoid being pinched?
Recipe originally posted on SCJohnson.com.
I have never made Irish Soda bread but this looks so easy. I will be whipping up this for St. Patrick’s Day for sure.
Erin, have you tried doing this dairy free with milk alternative and vinegar subbed for the buttermilk?
The bread looks wonderful! I posted my review on your book today! I LOVE it, thanks!
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Could you substitute heavy whipping cream for the buttermilk?