Super Simple Irish Soda Bread Pressure Cooker Recipe
This simple Irish soda bread requires only 5 minutes of hands-on time. It's made with basic ingredients like buttermilk and baking soda and finishes with a perfect, golden brown crust.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker For baking bread
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 510 g, some whole grain can be swapped for a nuttier flavor
- 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt use for best control over salty taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar balances flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking soda causes the bread to rise
- 1 cup dried currants optional, adds tangy chew
- 1 egg binds ingredients
- 1¾ cups buttermilk gives the bread a tender crumb
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing on top after baking
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) for bread to finish with a crusty exterior.
- Whisk flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl for even mixing.
- Make a well in the center and add egg and buttermilk. Stir gently, fold in currants if using.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute.
- Shape into a round loaf and place on parchment-lined sheet. Cut a deep cross on top.
- Place loaf in a pressure cooker on a trivet, add a cup of water and seal the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let the valve release naturally.
- Transfer loaf to preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Brush melted butter on newly baked bread.
Notes
The recipe benefits from a finishing touch in the oven to achieve the desired crust.