Easy Authentic Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Make a traditional, rustic Irish soda bread loaf quickly without yeast. This no-knead bread uses simple ingredients for a tender crumb and crisp crust, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly dust it with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk.
- Mix the ingredients quickly with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a round loaf, about 6 inches in diameter.
- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, about 1 inch deep.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Transfer the soda bread to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a slightly sweeter loaf, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients.
- If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 1/2 cups of whole milk with 1 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- This bread pairs well with butter, jam, or alongside hearty soups and stews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 47
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5