Pan-Seared Irish Soda Bread with Chive Butter

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Golden pan-seared slices of classic Irish soda bread paired with a fragrant chive butter, perfect for breakfast or as a savory snack. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 35 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 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 Irish cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined.
  2. Step 2: Gradually pour in 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms; do not overmix.
  3. Step 3: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 4-5 times to bring it together; shape into a 7-inch round loaf.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  5. Step 5: Carefully place the loaf into the skillet and cook for 8 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Flip the loaf and cook another 8 minutes until the other side is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives until smooth.
  8. Step 8: Slice the warm soda bread and serve with generous spreads of chive butter.

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