Irish Soda Bread

A classic Irish bread from Mary Berry. This inspired recipe is a must-try staple bread which combines bicarbonate of soda with yoghurt, milk and buttermilk. or 150ml (¼ pint) milk and 150ml (¼ pint) natural yoghurt, mixed.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Lightly grease a baking tray.

Step 2

Measure the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk (or milk and yoghurt mixture) and enough tepid water – about 6 tablespoons – to form a very soft dough.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a neat round about 18cm (7in) in diameter. Place on the prepared baking tray and make a shallow cross in the top with a sharp knife.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn the bread upside-down and continue baking for 10–15 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 5

Ninja -180 for 25 mins. Turn for last 5 mins to ensure base is cooked.