Super Simple Irish Soda Bread in Your Pressure Cooker
This simple Irish soda bread requires only 5 minutes of hands-on time and emerges from the oven with the perfect crumb, ideal with butter or marmalade. No yeast required!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or whole grain if you're feeling adventurous)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt Diamond Crystal for best taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar to sweeten things up just right
- 1 teaspoon baking soda as your leavening hero
- 1 cup dried currants if you want a little fruity surprise
- 1 egg to bind it all together and add richness
- 1¾ cups buttermilk for that tangy moistness, or a substitute if needed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter to brush on top, gotta make that crust shine
Instructions
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 425°F so it’s ready for finishing off the loaf.
- In a big bowl, whisk the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda until it looks mixed good.
- Stir in the currants if you're throwing those in. They work real good here.
- Make a well in the center and add the egg and buttermilk. Mix lightly until soft dough forms but don’t overwork it.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently just for a couple minutes to bring it together.
- Shape it round and put on a baking sheet. Cut a deep cross in the top, brush with melted butter.
- Now pop it in the oven and bake 30 minutes until it’s golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
Serve your Irish soda bread warm with butter or your favorite jam.