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Chef John's Buttermilk Soda Bread

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Irish
Chef John's Buttermilk Soda Bread
Ingredients
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 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
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius, if you prefer).
2
Next, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients of flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
4
Using a pastry blender, chop the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse, crumbly texture.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, honey, and orange zest until well combined.
6
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and add currants and raisins; mix until a sticky, doughy consistency forms.
7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into two equal pieces.
8
Form each piece into a smooth, round loaf shape.
9
Transfer the loaves to the prepared baking sheet and let them rest for 15 minutes.
10
Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut an 'X'-shaped incision into the top of each loaf.
11
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 45 minutes.
12
Transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.