How to make sure soda bread is ready? Perform one simple move

Soda bread (yeast-free) is frequently baked in many kitchens. Its ease of preparation and rich flavor make it attractive to lovers of homemade bread.

"However," writes the Tasting Table website, "inexperienced cooks often have a question: how do you know that soda bread is ready and perfectly baked?" It's not hard to find out. Here is the most popular and time-tested method. SSPDaily told more about it.

Tap the bread on the table

The best way to determine the degree of doneness of soda bread is the "hollowness test". To use it, take the bread out of the oven when the cooking time is over, according to the recipe.

Then, without removing the bread from the pan, lightly tap it on the countertop. Listen for a hollow sound inside the loaf as you tap the pan on the countertop.

If the bread makes a solid thud, it should be returned to the oven. If you hear a hollow, drum-like sound, then the soda bread is baked, and the excess moisture has evaporated.

Useful tips for baking soda bread

Although the void test is a reliable method of checking whether bread is ready, there are a few additional tips to ensure that the product is perfect.

The first is the visual effect. Pay attention to the golden brown crust of the bread. A well-baked crust should be crispy, not too pale, and not too dark. You can also check to see if the slices on the top of the bread look soggy or doughy.

Second, if you have any doubts about the readiness of the bread, you can check the internal temperature with a kitchen thermometer. It should be between 190 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit (or 88 and 93 degrees Celsius).

One final tip: When the soda bread passes the void test, let it cool on a wire rack. This will allow the remaining moisture to be evenly distributed and prevent dampness from accumulating at the bottom.