Mary Berry Soda Bread

This easy Mary Berry soda bread recipe is a quick, delicious bread that’s perfect for any meal. With simple, common ingredients and no yeast, it comes together in minutes. The crispy crust and soft inside make it irresistible,perfect with a hot bowl of soup or just a spread of butter. Enjoy fresh from the oven!

This Soda Bread Cake Recipe Is From Simple Comforts Cookbook by Mary Berry

Ingredients Needed:

• 150g plain white flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 350g plain wholemeal flour
• 1 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 284ml buttermilk
• 6 tbsp milk

How To Cook Soda Bread:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) / 425°F / Gas 7. Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper and dust with flour.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine both flours, honey, salt, and bicarbonate of soda.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and milk, stirring with a knife to bring the dough together.
4. Knead & Shape: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently, just until it comes together. Shape into a round loaf about 20cm (8 inches) wide.
5. Score & Bake: Place the loaf on the baking sheet and score a cross about halfway through the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
6. Cool & Serve: Transfer the loaf to a wire rack, cover with a tea towel, and let it cool before slicing. Enjoy your homemade soda bread!

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Bicarbonate of Soda: Make sure your bicarbonate of soda is fresh for the best rise and texture. Old bicarbonate may result in a flat, dense bread.
• Avoid Over-kneading the Dough: Only knead the dough enough to bring it together. Over-kneading will make the bread tough instead of soft.
• Don’t Skip the Cross Cut: Scoring a cross on top allows the heat to reach the center and helps the bread bake evenly.
• Bake on a Preheated Baking Sheet: Preheating the baking sheet gives the bread a crispy base, making each slice even better.
• Cool with a Tea Towel: Once baked, cover the bread with a tea towel while cooling. This keeps the crust from becoming too hard, making slicing easier.

How To Store Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Wrap leftover soda bread tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container before refrigerating. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap leftover soda bread in cling film and then in foil, or place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, let the bread thaw at room temperature. This bread does not need reheating,enjoy it as it is after thawing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of a loaf)

• Calories: 170
• Total Fat: 0.5g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 320mg
• Potassium: 45mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 5g

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Irish Soda Bread
  Mary Berry Apricot Cake
• Mary Berry Lemon Victoria Sponge
• Mary Berry Drop Scone
• Mary Berry Chocolate Orange Cake
• Mary Berry Blueberry Muffin Recipe