Irish Coffee Soda Bread Pudding

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Ingredients:​

• For the Soda Bread:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee (cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
• For the Bread Pudding:
  • 6 cups cubed Irish soda bread (or other rustic bread)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup brewed strong coffee (hot or cold)
  • 1/2 cup Irish whiskey or Irish cream liqueur
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
• For Serving (Optional):
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • A drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate sauce

Instructions:​

1. Make the Soda Bread:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
   • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, brewed coffee, egg, and melted butter.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough will be thick.
   • Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Prepare the Bread Pudding:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish.
   • Cut the cooled soda bread into cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish.
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, brewed coffee, Irish whiskey or Irish cream liqueur, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
   • Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, gently pressing down to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, if using.
3. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
4. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the bread pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving.
   • Serve warm with optional whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce.

This Irish Coffee Soda Bread Pudding combines the comforting elements of bread pudding with the rich flavors of Irish coffee and the unique taste of soda bread, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or a cozy treat. Enjoy!