Irish bread
Description
The baking is simple and quick. This is a very easy and fast recipe for bread. Irish bread is perfect for serving with soups and stews, as well as for sandwiches. Its taste and texture are very similar to cookies. The bread is made from simple ingredients that everyone has on hand. It can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the softened butter into slices. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, bread flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 2
2. Add the chopped softened butter to the flour mixture and knead the dough by hand. Add the cream and mix with a fork until combined.
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Step 3
3. Place the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 12–14 times until you obtain a firm dough. Shape it into a round ball about 15 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height, then place it onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 4
4. Make a cross-shaped X cut on top of the bread. Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature of the bread reaches 80 degrees.
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Step 5
5. Brush the top of the bread with melted butter and place it on a rack to cool. Let the bread cool completely before serving.