Authentic Irish Soda Bread (Bread Machine)

15 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup dry buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons yeast (preferrably fast rising)
  • 3/4 cup currants or 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Process all ingredients in your bread machine set on the dough cycle.
  2. 2
    Remove from bread machine, punch down, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Prepare a baking sheet (I cover it with parchment paper). Punch the dough down, and shape it into an 8-inch circle, slightly flattened. Cover with wax paper, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Preheat oven to 375°F Slash the top of the dough with a large X. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 and continue to bake for 15 more minutes.
  5. 5
    Don't forget leftovers, if any, are great for sandwiches.

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