Classic Soda Bread
 
Makes 1 (8-inch) boule
Ingredients
  • 6 cups (750 grams) plus 1 teaspoon (3 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoons (4.5 grams) kosher salt
  • 2 cups (256 grams) raisins
  • 2⅓ cups (560 grams) whole buttermilk
  • ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray an 8-inch tall-sided round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 cups (750 grams) flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in raisins. Gradually add buttermilk and melted butter, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Knead dough just until ingredients are combined.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into a ball. Press into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon (3 grams) flour. With a sharp knife, score a shallow “X” on top of dough.
  4. Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes, loosely covering with foil halfway through baking to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Notes
Dough will rise 1 to 1½ inches above the rim of the cake pan while baking.
Recipe by Bake from Scratch at https://bakefromscratch.com/classic-soda-bread/