Description
Discover the comforting charm of traditional Irish Soda Bread, a simple yet delicious quick bread that requires no yeast. With its crisp golden crust and tender crumb, this iconic loaf brings the warmth of Irish heritage to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a hearty snack, this recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with buttery, slightly sweet flavors that pair beautifully with jam or butter. Ideal for anyone searching for an authentic Irish Soda Bread recipe, easy soda bread, or homemade soda bread.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate cup whisk the buttermilk and egg together, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a round loaf, place on the prepared sheet, and cut a deep cross on top. Bake for 35‑40 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow‑sounding when tapped.
Notes
Tip: For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the all‑purpose flour with whole wheat flour. If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 ¾ cup milk with 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage. Reheat slices in a toaster or oven to enjoy the crusty exterior again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Irish Soda Bread, quick bread, easy recipe, homemade bread