Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe

TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD — This Traditional Irish soda bread is made with just a few simple ingredients but bakes up into a beautiful, bakery quality loaf.

I’ve tried several recipes for Irish soda bread, and this Traditional Irish Soda Bread is by far my favorite. It bakes up into such a beautiful loaf that I can hardly believe it isn’t a yeast bread.

Even better, it’s so incredibly easy to make, especially if you’re impatient like me and don’t want to wait around forthe dough to rise.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe (4 Ingredients)

I was totally shocked at how good this was. Made this yesterday for St. Patrick’s day and was a little nervous by the short ingredient list. No butter? But it was amazing & everyone had more than one piece! ~ Lindsey

The trick (or at least I’m assuming it’s the trick) is baking the bread with an inverted cake pan on top. I don’t know what kind of scientific baking magic that inverted pan creates.

I just know this recipe never fails me and I get a beautiful, bakery quality loaf of Irish soda bread every time.

Irish Brown Bread

Like so many delicious breads, Irish Soda Bread is theproduct of a time when fancy ingredients weren’t available or affordable, so it’s made with only the most basic ingredients.

I have made this recipe three times. I have made it for our card group for a St. Patrick’s Day potluck with and without raisins. It was a big hit. Love the crispy crust. ~ Olivia

For some reason, I tend to only make this breadaround St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s so simple and deliciousI reallyought to make it more often.

Traditional Irish White Soda Bread

I made this bread this evening and it did not disappoint!! It makes a beautiful bread and tastes great!! I will be making this quite a bit! ~ Lori

Gorgeous bread – delicious! This is the second time I’ve made it and sent the recipe to a friend who is going to make it this weekend. ~ Tera

I just finished baking this bread. I toasted some dry rosemary and put that with the dry ingredients. Smells amazing and it turned out so pretty. Thank you for the recipe. It was super easy. ~ Jaime

Original Irish Soda Bread Recipe

I added about 1/3 cup sugar because I like it with a bit of sweetness. This came out PERFECT. Thank you!!! I will be using this every time!! ~ Amber

This traditional Middle Eastern yeast bread is grilled then slathered with butter and sprinkled with garlic salt for a savory side dish that is hard to resist.

These soft, tender biscuits are loaded with cheddar cheese, chives and a hint of garlic. So easy to make, they're a perfect addition to almost any meal.

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This easy yeast bread is sweetened with honey and loaded with oats. Which makes this no-knead honey oat bread perfect for toast, sandwiches and snacking.How many of you have ever had a loaf of Traditional Irish Soda Bread???How many of you only eat it around St. Patrick’s Day??

Fun fact: this easy Irish soda bread recipe is a really good bread that is dense, moist, and delicious. So while you can serve it for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s fantastic with soups and other main courses.

A few other really easy to make bread recipes I have are: Beer Bread (so good!!), Buttermilk Cornbread (my favorite!), and Garlic Cheddar Biscuits (we make these all the time).

Traditional Irish Soda Bread (vegan)

I want to give you just a few interesting facts about Irish Soda Bread with buttermilk.Don’t worry I won’t bore you — it’s only a few!

These 4 ingredients create an authentic Irish soda bread that I feel tastes similar to buttermilk biscuits or scones.The loaf is dense, slightly sour from the buttermilk, and has a hard crust.It’s perfect to pair with soups and stews, but I also like it warm and slathered with butter!

Sure! While it won’t be traditional if you add other ingredients, it’s a fun way to incorporate new flavors. Here are some ideas:

Maple Irish Soda Bread

For best results, let the bread cool all the way. Then wrap and place in a sealed container. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Yes, cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap and then in foil or place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature overnight.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread- this Irish Soda Bread recipe only requires 4 ingredients! It doesn't use yeast so it's simple to make!

Classic Irish Soda Bread Recipe

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.

Hi, my name is Malinda and welcome to Countryside Cravings! Here you will find recipes to please the whole family. I hope you’ll stay and have a look around.Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe – an easy rustic crusty loaf of bread that comes together in 45 minutes, start to finish!

Is Irish Soda bread actually eaten in Ireland? The answer is Yes! A plainer version, (like this one!), is commonly eaten in Ireland.

Paul's Quick Soda Bread

During the early years of European settlement of the Americas, settlers used soda or pearl ash, more commonly known as potash (pot ash) or potassium carbonate, as a leavening agent (the forerunner to baking soda) in quick breads. 

After baking soda was developed in the US in 1846, breads, griddle cakes and scones with bicarbonate of soda, plus cream of tartar or tartaric acid, became popular in European countries as well.

This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Start by preheating your oven to 450 degrees F. Then, simply combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk, then make a well in the center of the bowl. Add the buttermilk, then use a wooden spoon or a Danish Dough whisk to combine, until a dough forms. Do not over mix.

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The dough will be very shaggy, and that is totally normal! Pour the dough out onto a floured work surface, and use floured hand to press the dough together, kneading for a minute. Then use your hands to press the dough into a round boule shape. Using a sharp chef’s knife or a bread lame (linked below), slash a big X on the top of the loaf to let the steam escape.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the dough onto the parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is deeply golden brown. Let the bread cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing, then serve warm with salted butter, good cheeses, and jam.

When I first tasted Soda bread, I immediately thought: buttermilk biscuit x crusty bread = heaven! The flavor of the bread was very familiar to me from making and eating so many buttermilk biscuits. The outer crust is crunchy, and the crumb is a bit dense and soft. It’s like the mashup I never knew that I needed.

Irish Brown Bread Recipe

Soda bread is a type of quick bread traditionally made in a variety of global cuisines, where baking soda is used as a leavening agent instead of the traditional yeast. The ingredients of traditional soda bread are flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. The buttermilk in the dough contains lactic acid, which reacts with the baking soda to form tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide. Other ingredients can be added, such as butter, egg, raisins, or nuts, but these ingredients are not as traditional.

The amazing thing about Irish Soda bread, and other quick breads, is that you can prepare it quickly and reliably, without requiring the time-consuming skilled labor and temperature control needed for traditional yeast breads.

When it comes to substitutions, I wouldn’t change the base formula. Baking is chemistry and if you change one of these four pillar ingredients, your results will not be the same.

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

However, you can absolutely add mix – ins! Some popular additions are currants, raisins, caraway seeds, and even grated sharp cheddar cheese.

This delicious Traditional Irish Soda Bread is best stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or, place it in an airtight bag, and freeze them for up to 1 month. It makes amazing toast, and very delicious French toast.

I can’t wait to see your take on this Irish Soda Bread. Remember to tag me @lions.bread in your pics so I can all of the delicious things you’re making from my site. I love seeing my recipes come to life in your kitchens!

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*This post may contain affiliate links. This means that a portion of the sales benefit me, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Lion’s Bread.Irish Soda Bread is a simple, rustic bread recipe that’s easy to make. This authentic Irish recipe makes a crusty loaf with soft inside perfect for everything from breakfast toast to sandwiches.

You’ll be making it regularly for toast, to butter for a side with meals or to devour after school (if you are my kids).

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