Irish Soda Bread with Chocolate Chips | Abby Thome
Irish Soda Bread with Chocolate Chips
15 mins prepServes 8
Buttery, tender and absolutely delicious Irish Soda Bread is a simple recipe made with minimal ingredients. No kneading or rising is needed, making it a go-to recipe you’ll return to time and time again.
1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
2: Grate in the cold butter and use two forks or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour.
3: Create a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the buttermilk.
4: Fold in the buttermilk until the dough comes together, adding a tablespoon of buttermilk if needed.
5: Fold in chocolate chips at this point.
6: Pour the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a thick disc that will fit in a dutch oven.
7: Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the middle.
8: Place the bread into a parchment-lined dutch oven and bake uncovered at 425° for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
9: Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
