Easy Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Make this quick, no-yeast soda bread loaf in minutes. This recipe delivers a tender crumb and golden crust, perfect as a simple homemade bread side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 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). Lightly flour a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk all at once.
- Mix the ingredients quickly with a wooden spoon until just combined into a soft, sticky dough. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Gently shape it into a round loaf, about 6 inches across.
- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, about 1/2 inch deep.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is 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.
Notes
- For a slightly sweeter loaf, you can add 1 tablespoon of molasses to the buttermilk.
- 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 is best served warm with butter or alongside hearty soups and stews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5