Gluten Free And Dairy Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

This time of year, I’m all about making gluten free Irish Soda bread (for obvious reasons). But don’t let the season stop you from making this yummy yeast free bread anytime you like!

Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread is so easy and quick to make (no yeast means no rise time), and goes with nearly any meal because it can go sweet or savory. Plus, it makes fantastic gluten free French Toast!

My newest favorite way to make this bread is a savory spin, adding cheddar and fresh rosemary. Mmmmm I promise you’ll love the smell of this bread baking almost as much as you’ll love eating warm from the oven!

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I have 3 other recipes for gluten free Irish Soda Bread and I can’t really decide which I like best. Since this one is my newest, I guess I’d say it’s my newest favorite, but check out my other recipes (type “Irish Soda Bread” into the recipe search bar) and see which you have the ingredients for, or which sounds most pleasing to you.

This recipe produces a loaf that is a bit smaller than the others, so that may be a consideration for you, but it’s so moist and flavorful, and I love its manageable size.

Check out this video where I walk you through every step of this easy bread, and make it savory! with cheddar cheese and rosemary!

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And if you’re in the mood for anything else of Irish theme, check out my recipes forgluten free Irish Angel Food Cake;gluten free Irish Brown Bread;gluten free Buttery Irish Scones; and even gluten free Irish Cream Cupcakes (+ homemade Irish Cream that’s Dairy-Free!).

Will you be making this gluten free Irish Soda bread sweet or savory? Tell me how it goes and maybe even snap a pic and share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! I’d love to see it!

Add baking soda to milk mixture, then stir into dry mix with egg white and additions (raisins; seeds; cheese; herbs, etc). Mix with a fork or paddle mixing attachment until integrated.

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Scoop dough onto a floured (with Flour) counter or pastry mat and roll into ball then transfer to a lightly oiled and floured (with Flour) 7-inch glass bowl or 6-8 inch cake pan. If needed, wet a rubber spatula with water and smooth the top of the ball of dough. Sprinkle lightly with Flour, then make a cross in the top with a large knife.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Jules is a tireless, uncompromised advocate and spokesperson for the gluten free community. She has taught all over the country, pressed the FDA for gluten free food labeling, and was voted Gluten Free Person of The Decade by GF consumers.Easy to make, hearty and flavorful gluten-free Irish Soda Bread that goes great alongside any meal. We enjoy it around St. Patrick’s Day and throughout the year!

Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

If you are looking for an easy to make, yeast-free bread that is great to serve with soup, gluten-free chili, gluten-free beef stew, or any hearty main dish, this gluten-free Irish Soda Bread would be a great choice!

I think I only had Irish Soda bread once or twice before going gluten-free. Since mastering this recipe, I’ve had several times in the past year and it’s a yearly gluten-free St. Patrick’s Day meal tradition!

A few years ago I made three Irish Soda Bread recipes to bring to a potluck. Everyone tried them and gave me feedback and this one was the clear winner.

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I’ve made it with the Zante currants and without – it is great both ways. I preferred using Zante currants over raisins, since they are smaller, but you could also use raisins. I’ve got texture issues with raisins!

While the dough with gfJules was a little stickier to work with, I honestly couldn’t tell any taste or texture difference in the baked loaves. I can definitely recommend you use whichever flour blend you have access to or want to order.

I highly suspect that other good quality gluten-free flour blends will work well in this recipe as well. I just wanted to specifically mention the ones I’ve tested it with so far. I simply cannot test every blend available, but please do try with your favorite blend and comment to let others know!

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

After you shape your dough into a smooth mound, you’ll brush it with a mixture of buttermilk and butter. Then you’ll cut a cross or an X into it.

There are several reasons why a cross or an x is cut into a loaf of Irish Soda bread before baking. First, there is a baking benefit to this. Since the dough is shaped into a smooth mound, the center is very thick compared to the rest of the bread, and it would be easy for it to remain uncooked. The cross helps the heat reach the center, and allows the loaf to grow and expand as it bakes.

The second reason why a cross is cut into a loaf is for symbolism. Some felt that a cross would ward off evil spirits or would help them be blessed.

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I recommend baking your loaf on a cookie sheet with a sheet or parchment paper on it. If you don’t use parchment paper yet when you bake, I highly recommend it!

With most recipes, using parchment paper saves you from having to grease any pans at all, plus no cleaning up! You can buy these pre-cut parchment paper sheets from Amazon.

Our small group from church has a potluck dinner each year near St. Patrick’s Day. I was asked to bring this gluten-free Irish Soda bread again this year, and thankfully I made two loaves, because it all got eaten! A couple of the other people in the group are wheat-free, but the rest are all “regular” eaters and all loved the bread. You definitely won’t miss the gluten in this!

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This is a great choice for your gluten-free St. Patrick’s Day dinner. It would be great served with this gluten-free Corned Beef in the slow cooker if you’ve got that on the menu. Honestly, I haven’t even planned the rest of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, but I do know I’ll be making this bread again!

What are some other yeast-free breads I recommend you make soon? I’m glad you asked! 😉 I make these gluten-free buttermilk biscuits to have with breakfast or dinner and love them! My gluten-free cornbread is a huge hit for many families I know!

If you try this, I’d love to hear what flour blend you used successfully and what you served your delicious loaf with! Enjoy!

Irish Soda Bread

If you make a loaf of Irish Soda Bread and love it, please come back and give this recipe a 5 star rating in the recipe card! Feel free to comment with tips or to share any successful substitutions you made.

* If the gluten-free flour blend you use already has xanthan gum or guar gum in it, then omit the xanthan gum called for in this recipe.

Recipe tested successfully with Maninis Multi-Purpose Flour Blend and gfJules flour blend. I recommend either one and link to where to buy in the recipe post.

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Bob’s Red Mill gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour, which contains xanthan gum, works very well for this recipe. The addition of a tablespoon or so of caraway seeds adds some additional pizzazz. It’s an excellent starting point, and it’s becoming a staple for our family.

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I love this recipe. I used Bob’s Red Mill One to One gluten free flour and the dough came together perfectly. My baked loaf looked like the pictures on the website. My guests loved the bread and all had second pieces. This will definitely be my go to Irish Soda recipe.

Easy Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Made this today, and it came out great! I ended up using more than 1 cup of buttermilk to help it hold together but then it was so sticky and a bit hard to form into the loaf. Would use this recipe again! I used King Arthur all purpose flour.

Hello, I have a question. I can't have baking powder and use a equal ratio combination of baking soda and cream of tartar as a replacement. This means that when I make this it will have over half a tablespoon of baking soda. I'm afraid it will taste bad. Should I omit the tsp? Any suggestions appreciated. TIACrusty and golden outside, soft and tender inside, this easy gluten-free Irish soda bread has a dense, tight crumb and is perfect for spreading with jam. No yeast or rising time is required to make this delicious gluten-free bread, which is completely dairy-free