Pumpkin Spice Soda Bread Recipe
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. You can also use a seasoned cast-iron skillet for a crispier crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Ensure there are no lumps in the baking soda so the bread rises evenly.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Small bits of butter throughout the dough create a lovely texture.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and egg until smooth. If you are adding raisins or chocolate chips, stir them into this mixture now.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the pumpkin mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4 or 5 times just until it comes together. Do not overwork it!
- Form the dough into a rounded disk about 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Place it on your prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep “X” into the top of the loaf. This helps the heat reach the center of the bread.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.