Soda Bread Toast

Name: Soda Bread Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 slices soda bread (thick-cut, day-old Irish soda bread works best); 2 tbsp butter (softened, for griddling); 1 pinch sea salt

RATING

4.4/5(68)

TASTE SCORE

7/10

Hearty, craggy slices of traditional Irish-American soda bread griddled in butter until golden and crisp on the outside, with a tender, slightly tangy crumb. A quick breakfast or tea-time toast that celebrates this rustic no-yeast bread in a whole new way.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 SLICE

138 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

4 slicessoda bread · thick-cut, day-old Irish soda bread works best2 tbspbutter · softened, for griddling1 pinchsea salt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

138

CALORIES · 1 SLICE

Protein2g · 6%

Carbs17g · 49%

Fat7g · 46%

Fiber1g

Sugar0g

Saturated fat4g

Cholesterol15mg

Sodium201mg

Potassium82mg

Phosphorus2mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~1 min
Slice the soda bread into thick pieces.
Using a serrated knife, cut 4 thick slices (about 1-inch thick) from a loaf of Irish soda bread. Thicker slices hold up better to griddling and give a crisp exterior with a soft, tender center.
TIPDay-old soda bread slices better and holds its shape more easily than fresh.
fry · ~2 min
Heat the skillet and melt the butter.
Set a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Once warm, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt and foam gently, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
fry · ~6 min
Griddle the bread until golden and crisp.
1.Place 2 slices of soda bread into the foaming butter in a single layer.
2.Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is deeply golden and crisp.
3.Flip each slice and cook the second side for another 2 to 3 minutes until evenly toasted.
4.Transfer to a wire rack and repeat with the remaining butter and bread slices.
TIPPress down gently with a spatula halfway through to ensure even browning.
garnish · ~1 min
Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and serve warm.
While the toast is still hot, sprinkle each slice with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately with butter, jam, or alongside a cup of tea.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Day-old soda bread slices more cleanly and won't crumble as easily as fresh.
2
Use a serrated knife to cut thick slices; saw gently to avoid compressing the tender crumb.
3
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches so each slice gets direct contact with the butter.
4
Let the butter foam gently before adding the bread; this prevents burning and gives even browning.
5
Press each slice lightly with a spatula halfway through to ensure the center toasts fully.
6
Transfer finished toast to a wire rack, not a plate, so the crust stays crisp, not steamy.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

sweet cinnamon

Sweet cinnamon

Mix 1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon into the foaming butter before adding the bread for a lightly spiced, sweet breakfast toast.

garlic herb

Garlic herb

Add a crushed garlic clove and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme to the butter as it melts, then griddle the bread for a savory, aromatic side to soup or stew.

vegan

Vegan

Substitute the butter with a plant-based butter or refined coconut oil, and use a vegan-friendly soda bread loaf (most traditional recipes are vegan already).

HEALTH BENEFITS