Pan-Seared Irish Soda Bread with Irish Butter and Honey

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A quick and rustic Irish soda bread pan-seared to a golden crust, served warm with creamy Irish butter and drizzled honey. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 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 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Irish cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined into a soft dough; do not overmix.
  3. Step 3: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 4-5 times until cohesive. Shape into a flattened round about 7 inches in diameter.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted Irish butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Carefully transfer dough to skillet.
  5. Step 5: Cook dough for 6-7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crusty. Flip carefully and cook another 6-7 minutes until the other side is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet and brush immediately with remaining 2 tbsp unsalted Irish butter while warm. Drizzle 2 tbsp honey over top and sprinkle 2 tbsp rolled oats if desired. Serve warm.

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