PrintEasy Traditional Irish Soda Bread: No Yeast Required!
Bake a classic, rustic loaf with this simple Irish Soda Bread recipe. It uses baking soda instead of yeast for a quick rise, resulting in a crusty outside and a tender, slightly tangy crumb. Perfect 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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- 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). Lightly flour a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- 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 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 1/2 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 completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with soups or stews. If you are looking for structured eating plans, consider looking into best meal delivery services for inspiration.
- Serve warm with plenty of butter or jam for the best experience.
- If you are interested in quick baking projects, check out Sophia’s other recipes on Pinterest!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5