Description: Delight your taste buds with these charming Soda Bread Rolls. Crafted from a classic soda bread dough, each roll is a testament to simplicity and flavor. Enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt or fragrant herbs, they bake into golden perfection, offering a delightful contrast of crusty exterior and soft interior. Serve warm with butter or alongside Irish cheeses for a delectable treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: Makes 8 rolls
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Sea salt or chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, dill), for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for a minute until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.
- Use a sharp knife to score a shallow cross on the top of each roll.
- Sprinkle the tops of the rolls with sea salt or chopped herbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the rolls to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy warm with butter or alongside your favorite cheeses and chutney.
