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Crispy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with Easy Maple Dijon Glaze

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A quick and easy Irish soda bread with a crispy crust and tender crumb, topped with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, snacks, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (125g) whole wheat flour (optional)
  • 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (6g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) cold buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5ml) apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your cast iron skillet or baking sheet inside to warm up for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour (if using), sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Pour in the cold buttermilk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until everything comes together. The dough will be sticky and shaggy.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, pat it into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) tall.
  5. Transfer the loaf to a piece of parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross (about 1/2 inch/1.3 cm deep) on top of the dough.
  6. Carefully place the parchment with the loaf onto your hot skillet or baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.
  7. While the bread bakes, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  8. Once the bread is out of the oven, brush the warm loaf generously with the maple Dijon glaze.
  9. Let the bread cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough bread. Keep buttermilk cold to slow baking soda reaction for better rise. Preheat baking surface for a crispy crust. Score dough deeply for even baking. Brush glaze on while bread is warm for best adhesion. Test doneness by tapping bottom for hollow sound. For gluten-free, substitute flours with gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk with lemon juice and coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: Irish soda bread, crispy bread, maple Dijon glaze, quick bread, easy bread recipe, homemade bread, traditional Irish bread

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