Why is my Irish soda bread so hard?

Overmixing One of the most common causes of hard Irish Soda Bread is overmixing the dough.

Too Much Flour Adding too much flour can lead to a dry and dense loaf.

Not Enough Liquid Insufficient liquid can also result in a dry and hard bread.

Overbaking Baking Irish Soda Bread for too long or at too high a temperature can cause it to become hard and dry.

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.

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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