Easy Irish Soda Bread
Easy Irish Soda Bread is a quick, rustic loaf made without yeast or kneading. With a golden crust and tender crumb, it’s perfect for serving warm with butter or alongside soups and stews. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup raisins, currants, or 1 tbsp caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a cast iron skillet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar if using.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or hands until a shaggy dough forms—do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf.
- Place dough on prepared pan and score a deep “X” across the top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until crust is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Substitute buttermilk by combining 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice with 1 3/4 cups milk.Add raisins or currants for a sweet version.Mix in shredded cheese or herbs for a savory twist.Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.To make dairy-free, use non-dairy milk with vinegar or lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/easy-irish-soda-bread/
