Soda Bread with Caramelized Onion and Caraway

Elevate your bread game with this Soda Bread with Caramelized Onion and Caraway—a quick, no-yeast recipe that delivers artisanal flavors with minimal effort. Featuring soft, deeply golden caramelized onions and the warm, earthy aroma of caraway seeds, this rustic loaf is a delightfully savory twist on traditional soda bread. The buttermilk and baking soda create a tender crumb, while the caramelized onions add rich sweetness and depth. Perfect as a hearty side for soups, stews, or simply paired with butter, this bread comes together in just an hour. Easy to make, but bursting with complex flavors, this recipe is a must-try for bread lovers seeking comfort and sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 450 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Caraway seeds
• 400 milliliters Buttermilk
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 15 grams Extra flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and finely slice the yellow onion. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and continue to cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are a deep golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Stir the caraway seeds into the dry ingredients to evenly distribute them.

Step 7

Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk.

Step 9

Gently mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon or your hands until they form a sticky dough.

Step 10

Add the cooled caramelized onions to the dough and fold them in until evenly distributed.

Step 11

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf, being careful not to overwork it.

Step 12

Place the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score a deep cross into the top of the dough.

Step 13

Sprinkle a little extra flour on top, if desired, for a rustic finish.

Step 14

Bake the soda bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 15

Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2368.9

Total Fat 58.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 111.8mg	0%
Sodium 4069.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 63.6g	0%

Vitamin D 214.5IU	0%
Calcium 600.5mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 1287.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 66.7%