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    2 Feb 17, 2016 Baking  |   Jump to Recipe

    Skillet Soda Bread Recipe

    So far in 2016, I’ve been all about making bread at home.  It’s so simple and so gratifying.  First up, I’m sharing this Skillet Soda Bread recipe, and in several weeks, I’m posting a recipe for the BEST overnight, no-knead bread.  YUM!!!

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    Skillet Soda Bread Recipe

    Soda bread, Irish or otherwise, is a perfect introduction to home bread-making, because minimal time and effort are required to produce a golden, aromatic loaf of bread.  No special equipment is needed here as well, and most ingredients can be found in the pantry.  One can’t help but smile as the burnished beauty emerges from the hot oven, filling the kitchen with the smell of freshly baked bread.

    Irish soda bread in its simplest form is a mixture of flour, baking soda, buttermilk and salt.  In this recipe, flavors are amped up with the addition of orange zest, fennel seeds and a heap of dried currants plumped with amber whiskey.  Local Henebery rye whiskey was used here, but any whiskey would work (especially Irish whiskey!).  This recipe is definitely not traditional, but it sure is tasty.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Skillet Soda Bread Ingredients

    Henebery Whiskey

    Enjoy this soda bread simply with salted butter or pair with sliced apples and Irish cheddar.  Skillet Soda Bread would also be a welcomed addition to any St. Patrick’s Day feast.

    Making Dough

    Mix Ins

    Skillet Soda Bread Recipe

    Skillet Soda Bread Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Servings 1 loaf

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup of dried currants
    • 1/4 cup whiskey
    • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for greasing the skillet
    • 4 cups flour, plus more for sprinkling
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt
    • 1 3/4 cup buttermilk (shake up the carton and then measure), plus more for brushing
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Place currants in a small bowl with the whiskey, and let sit for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Lightly grease an 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups flour, sugar, baking soda and sea salt. Using your fingertips, work 4 tablespoons cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and orange zest. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and stir just until combined. Don’t over mix here. Stir in the currants with whiskey and fennel seeds.
    • Preheat an oven to 400°F, and place a rack in the middle position. Scrape dough out onto a floured work surface. The dough will be wet. Sprinkle dough with flour and knead a couple times to form a round loaf, adding more flour as needed if the dough sticks. Place the loaf in the prepared skillet, then, using a sharp knife, score top of dough about an inch and a half deep in an "X" shape. Brush the top of the loaf with buttermilk. Bake until the top of the bread is golden brown, and a skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean (40 – 45 minutes). Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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    Categories: Baking Tags: baking soda, butter, buttermilk, dried currants, eggs, fennel seed, flour, orange, sea salt, sugar, whiskey

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    Comments

    1. Yael @ Nosherium says

      February 19, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      I love soda bread and yours looks especially tasty! I was just looking at that cast iron skillet. What do you think of it?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 22, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Thanks Yael! I do love this skillet. It’s heavier than the typical Lodge skillets, and the pointed sides make it easier to pour from. It also looks really good in photos 🙂

        Reply
        • Yael @ Nosherium says

          February 22, 2016 at 1:46 pm

          It looks gorgeous! I love my Lodge, but I feel like an upgrade might be in order!

          Reply
    2. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

      February 20, 2016 at 6:30 am

      I absolutely love soda bread. It’s so easy!! And your skillet version sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 22, 2016 at 12:34 pm

        It really is!! Thanks Katrina.

        Reply
    3. Fernando @ Eating With Your Hands says

      February 21, 2016 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      Hi Brandon. Just discovered your site and your delish soda bread! Might just steal this and make a hand food recipe for my blog 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 22, 2016 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks Fernando and welcome!! I’m sure these would be really tasty in muffin or biscuit form 🙂

        Reply
    4. Donna Bates says

      February 21, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Wow! I love your pictures. Everything is so bright and inviting. I will definitely try out some of your recipes. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 22, 2016 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks Donna! If you try one, please let me know how you like it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      February 22, 2016 at 12:53 am

      I’ve made soda bread and I’ve made beer bread, but I’ve never made soda bread with liquor…whiskey no less! Love this! Want this! It’s gorgeous, Brandon!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 22, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks Averie! The whiskey adds some good flavor here.

        Reply
    6. Sara says

      February 23, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      I have to try this recipe Brandon! Soda bread with whiskey? I am pretty sure this is the most brilliant idea I have ever heard. I know this has to have a fantastic flavor!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 13, 2016 at 11:44 am

        Thanks Sara! Definitely give it a go 🙂

        Reply
    7. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

      February 23, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Brandon, this looks really good.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks Peter!

        Reply
    8. Kaitie says

      February 23, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      WOW! I love the bread! I think it will definitely be on the menu this weekend (when i have a little time ;)). Also, as many have said before, i LOVE your skillet. I have skillet envy BIG TIME!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks Kaitie!! It’s a Finex skillet 🙂

        Reply
    9. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:37 am

      So lovely! I am soda bread obsessed and I finally nailed down a perfect gf/vegan bread this year! My Irish roots are finally proud 😉

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:01 pm

        Thanks Rebecca!

        Reply
    10. Marye says

      February 24, 2016 at 4:24 am

      This bread is gorgeous! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:01 pm

        Thanks Marye!

        Reply
    11. Ali @ Home & Plate says

      February 24, 2016 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      What beautiful pictures. That soda bread wouldn’t last too long in my house. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Looks wonderfully crisp on the outside and I imagine soft on the inside.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:02 pm

        Yes, so soft and tender inside. Thanks Ali 🙂

        Reply
    12. Swati @Watch What U Eat says

      February 24, 2016 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Hi Brandon.
      I don’t make bread at home usually. But your recipes are inspiring to make them. I never saw a hexagon shaped skillet. Its really cool! 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 24, 2016 at 4:30 pm

        Give it a try Swati! It’s a real treat. The skillet is made by Finex from Portland, Oregon.

        Reply
    13. Ashley - Forking Up says

      February 24, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      What a great recipe for the upcoming season!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 13, 2016 at 11:43 am

        Thanks Ashley!

        Reply
    14. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      February 25, 2016 at 3:43 am

      This sounds absolutely delightful. I am a huge soda bread fan, and love your nontraditional take on it.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 13, 2016 at 11:42 am

        Thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    15. Revathi Palani says

      February 25, 2016 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      Simply gorgeous. Nothing better than a perfectly done homemade bread 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        March 13, 2016 at 11:36 am

        Thanks :)!!

        Reply
    16. Cory says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:53 am

      4 stars
      Love recipes where I can use my cast iron cookware. Thank you so much for this enticing soda bread recipe. Can’t wait to try it out.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:03 pm

        Me too. Thanks Cory!

        Reply
    17. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      What a beauty! And what a coincidence because I just picked up a Finex skillet myself two weeks ago! 🙂 Is yours the 10 or 12 inch?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:06 pm

        I’ve got the 10 and the 12 inch!! Love them.

        Reply
    18. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

      February 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      I love soda bread, but have never added anything special to mine or made it in a skillet! Great ideas, Brandon, thank you!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:07 pm

        Classic is definitely tasty. I like to switch it up from time to time though 😉

        Reply
    19. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      February 28, 2016 at 3:21 am

      I love homemade soda bread, but have never made it in a skillet; this looks amazing! Love the addition of currants as well!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Annie! The skillet really helps the crust get golden brown.

        Reply
    20. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Have never made or even tried soda bread before but loving the addition of whiskey! Pinning : )

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        I always crave soda bread around St. Patrick’s day, but it’s good year-round!

        Reply
    21. [email protected] says

      March 1, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      I have not met a soda bread that looks as good as this, it’s beautiful!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Fabiola!!

        Reply

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