Irish Soda Bread in a Skillet

A basic version of Irish Soda Bread that is baked in a cast iron skillet. Try substituting the liquid with buttermilk or 2)1/2c cream plus 1/2c sour cream left to sit overnight. Try adding a tablespoon or so of sugar if you like your soda bread slightly sweet. Experiment until you get the flavor you remember.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a cup or small bowl, stir together the milk and vinegar. Let stand 10 minutes, or until curdled.

Step 2

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust feels firm to the touch.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir in the curdled milk mixture until smooth. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface, and shape into a disc. Place the disc into a cast iron skillet.