Luckily, there’s an easy remedy for this problem: Cook faster, more tender ground beef with a sprinkle of baking soda. I have no issues making this claim: This is the best way to cook ground beef.

Irish soda bread is a lightly tangy bread traditionally served with late afternoon tea. It is a quick bread that uses baking soda as a leavener. Buttermilk is essential to this recipe; it ...