Why do you score the top with an “X”?
Scoring the top gives it extra surface area to brown and crisp.
Why is my soda bread tough?
Over-mixing or over-kneading the dough can make it tough. The less you handle it, the softer the bread will be.
Can I freeze soda bread?
Soda bread freezes really well. If you freeze it the day it’s baked (be sure it’s cooled to room temperature first), it will taste great thawed and toasted.
This Irish Soda Bread recipe is destined to be a holiday favorite for you. Its simplicity will impress everyone.
