Irish Soda Breads
May 12, 2020
5 minutes
BY KYLE GRACE MILLS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM DICKEY
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT BY LAURA CRANDALL
FOOD STYLING BY KATHLEEN KANEN
STYLING BY CAROLINE BLUM
he Irish people’s bread-baking traditions are formed by their ties to the land, their culture, and their Celtic history. The Irish soil provides fertile ground to grow oats and soft wheat, and their verdant fields of emerald grass nourish their cows to create unrivaled dairy, from rich buttermilk to sharp Cheddar. Meanwhile, their Celtic roots add a mystical charm to Irish baked goods, with soda breads featuring crosses that ward off evil spirits and pricked to release fairies. This collection of recipes showcases all the magic and comfort Irish cuisine can offer. We’ll walk you through each step, from mixing to shaping to “harning” your dough, as well as offer a look within the
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