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Air Fryer Soda Bread

Ajoke
Traditional Irish soda bread made in the air fryer! This air fryer soda bread is quick, easy, and only requires a few simple ingredients to make and you don't need yeast too.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 10 slices
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 410 g all-purpose flour (about 3¼ cups) more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 300 ml buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar this is optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer at 345F/175C, 174C if using an instant Vortex air fryer (UK) for 10 minutes.
  • To a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, sugar, salt, and mix until incorporated.
  • Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients, with a bread knife or a spatula mix until the dough starts to come together to form a sticky dough.
  • Turn the dough out on a lightly floured worktop and knead it gently until it comes together then shape into a ball.
    PS: don't form the ball into a perfectly round shape, flatten (like a dome) it a little so as to give enough room for rising in the air fryer. If it rises too high, the loaf will touch the heating element and may end up burning.
  • Lightly flour a parchment paper and transfer the shaped loaf onto it. With a serrated knife cut a deep cross on the dough, carefully place it in the preheated air fryer and fry for 30-35 minutes. Flip the soda bread halfway through so that it bakes evenly. You will know the bread is done if an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    PSS: This loaf was made in an instant Vortex air fryer 5.7L, I removed the small tray in the air fryer basket to allow enough room for the bread to expand whilst baking. If using another brand of air fryers, make sure that the dough is flattened a bit before baking.
  • Remove the loaf from the air fryer, and transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving. Slice the bread however you like and slather some butter and jam on, or enjoy as it is with beef stew or any soup of choice

Notes

How to make buttermilk
This recipe uses 300ml of buttermilk, to make it at home. Simply pour 300ml of milk into a jug then add 1 ½ Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the milk, stir to combine, and leave to sit for 10-15 minutes. Your buttermilk is ready when the milk has thickened slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer soda bread, quick bread recipe, soda bread
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