Best Skillet Soda Bread Recipes

IRISH SODA BREAD IN A CAST IRON SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a 10" UNGREASED cast iron skillet in oven to heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine with a pastry blender.
• Stir in the caraway seeds and currants.
• Stir in just until combined 1/2 cup buttermilk and the egg.
• Turn dough out on a floured cutting board. The dough will be sticky. With floured hands knead the dough a few times until able to form into a disc shape.
• Carefully remove the hot cast iron skillet from oven and lightly grease with butter. Place the round ball of dough into the skillet.
• In desired, cut an "X" into the top of the loaf using a toothpick. Brush the top of loaf with the remaining buttermilk. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
• Serve warm.

IRISH SODA BREAD IN A SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a cup or small bowl, stir together the milk and vinegar. Let stand 10 minutes, or until curdled.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in the curdled milk mixture until smooth. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface, and shape into a disc. Place the disc into a cast iron skillet.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust feels firm to the touch.

SKILLET IRISH SODA BREAD SERVED WITH CHEDDAR AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch oven-proof skillet and line with parchment or waxed paper.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in the raisins or currants and caraway seeds.
• Pour batter into skillet. Brush top with remaining butter. Bake until golden and firm to touch, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving with Cheddar and apples.

SKILLET SCONES (SODA BREAD FARLS)

Steps:

• Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat while you make the dough. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to blend. Stir in buttermilk, forming a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead until dough is no longer sticky and fairly smooth (about 1 minute). Shape dough into a ball and press it out into a disc about 1/2-inch thick. Transfer dough to skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until bottom is golden brown. Turn dough over, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until bottom is golden brown and bread is set. Check for doneness by gently pressing the sides of the dough to see if the bread springs back into place. If not, reduce heat slightly (to prevent over-browning) and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Cut bread into quarters to serve (traditional for farls; or 6-8 scones for a larger crowd) Bread is best when it is fresh.

SKILLET SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Work in 2 tablespoons cold diced butter with your fingers. Stir in 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest. Pat into a buttered 8-inch ovenproof skillet using floured hands and score an X in the top. Bake at 375 degrees F until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.