# Soda bread (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.75 per serving, ~$7.52 for ~10 portions (assumed); saves ~$3.25* per serving (81%) vs ordering out (~$4.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 10 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario café baked good at ~$4, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (480g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Kosher Salt Kosher Salt
- 4 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar Granulated Sugar
- 1 egg egg
- 1 2/3 cups Buttermilk, cold Buttermilk
- 4 Tbsp. Butter (75g), cold Butter
- 1 cup Raisins or Currants Raisins

## Steps

1. [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=10s) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. [0:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=17s) Add all-purpose flour to a large mixing bowl.
3. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=34s) Add baking soda to the flour.
4. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=68s) Whisk the flour and baking soda mixture.
5. [1:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=72s) Add kosher salt to the bowl.
6. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=78s) Add granulated sugar to the bowl.
7. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=81s) Whisk the dry ingredients together.
8. [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=85s) Crack an egg into a separate measuring cup.
9. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=93s) Pour cold buttermilk into the measuring cup with the egg.
10. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=96s) Whisk the wet ingredients together.
11. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=137s) Cut cold butter into smaller pieces.
12. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=139s) Add the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture.
13. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=147s) Work the butter pieces into the flour with your hands.
14. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=192s) Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
15. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=193s) Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the well.
16. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=199s) Fold the mixture gently using a spatula until just combined without overmixing.
17. [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=253s) Add raisins to the dough.
18. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=257s) Fold the dough to distribute the raisins.
19. [4:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=268s) Lightly flour the counter surface.
20. [4:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=273s) Turn the dough out onto the floured counter and form into a loose loaf.
21. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=305s) Place the dough loaf into a cast-iron skillet.
22. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=313s) Score a cross on top of the dough with a knife.
23. [5:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=325s) Bake in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and golden.
24. [5:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk1i5sFgQk0&t=328s) Remove from the oven, let cool, slice, and serve.

## Equipment

- scale
- large bowl
- measuring cup
- whisk
- spatula
- knife
- cast-iron skillet

## What the video didn't say

- exact baking time beyond 25 to 30 minutes
- servings count not stated

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