Pan-Seared Irish Soda Bread with Buttermilk Butter

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Quick Irish soda bread cooked on the stovetop to a golden crust, served with a tangy buttermilk butter spread for a traditional taste. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in 1 cup buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms; do not overmix.
  3. Step 3: Lightly flour a clean surface and shape the dough into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully transfer the dough to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crusty.
  5. Step 5: Flip the bread using a spatula and cook the other side for another 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, mix 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives until well blended. Spread on warm soda bread slices and serve.

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