Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

Irish Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread that dates back to the 19th century. It was originally made with only four ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. The addition of whiskey butter adds a unique twist to this classic recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Irish Soda Bread and Whiskey Butter

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Any, Bread, Spread Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Whiskey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the buttermilk and mix until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
5. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter, honey, and whiskey over low heat.
7. Brush the whiskey butter mixture over the top of the bread.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.