Irish Soda Bead without Buttermilk

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Irish soda bread is the easiest bread to make and uses basic kitchen ingredients. It's a classic recipe that we often associate with Saint Patrick's Day. It has a biscuit like texture and is best served with some Irish butter. It's a bread anyone can make.

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Start off by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a cast iron, place it in the oven to preheat.

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Next mix together the milk and vinegar and allow to sit for 10 minutes. This replaces the buttermilk traditionally used.

In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt.

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Add in the milk + vinegar combination and whisk everything together until it starts to form a ball.

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Transfer to a lightly floured surface and using your hands form into a round ball.

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Carefully remove cast iron and add in about 1 tablespoon of butter.

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Add the ball of dough to the cast iron and with a serrated knife cut a cross on the top. Bake for 40 minutes. The top should be nice and golden brown.

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Allow to cool, slice and serve. Spread on some Irish butter and pair with a Shepherd's Pie.

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