Why is my Irish soda bread so hard?
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Overmixing One of the most common causes of hard Irish Soda Bread is overmixing the dough.
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Too Much Flour Adding too much flour can lead to a dry and dense loaf.
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Not Enough Liquid Insufficient liquid can also result in a dry and hard bread.
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Overbaking Baking Irish Soda Bread for too long or at too high a temperature can cause it to become hard and dry.
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Lack of Fat Some traditional Irish Soda Bread recipes include a small amount of fat, like butter or oil, which can contribute to a softer texture.
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Not Resting the Dough Resting the dough for a short time before baking allows the acid from the buttermilk to react with the baking soda
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Find Out How to Make Your Own Irish Soda Bread With This Recipe
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