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Cozy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Whiskey Butter and Honey Drizzle

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread recipe perfect for breakfast, featuring a rustic loaf with a crisp crust, served with indulgent whiskey butter and a honey drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (125g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced (plus extra for serving)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for whiskey butter)
  • 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for whiskey butter)
  • Pinch of salt (for whiskey butter)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (for honey drizzle)
  • 1 teaspoon warm water (for honey drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or preheat a cast-iron skillet in the oven.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir well.
  3. Cut in the cold diced butter using fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in 1 ¾ cups buttermilk. Gently mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter. Fold a few times to hold together; do not knead.
  6. Transfer dough to the hot baking sheet or skillet. Score a deep cross about ½ inch deep into the top of the loaf.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  9. Prepare whiskey butter by mixing 4 tablespoons softened butter, 1 tablespoon whiskey, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  10. Prepare honey drizzle by mixing 2 tablespoons honey with 1 teaspoon warm water until pourable.
  11. Slice the bread, spread generously with whiskey butter, and drizzle with honey before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold and work quickly to create flaky pockets. Score the loaf to help it expand and bake evenly. Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Test doneness by tapping the bottom for a hollow sound.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, whiskey butter, honey drizzle, quick bread, breakfast bread, rustic bread, easy bread recipe

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