Gluten Free Bread Recipe With Baking Soda

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After posting my basic gluten free bread recipe last week, loads of people told me they were struggling to get hold of yeast - and now I've got an ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER.

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In fact, this gluten free soda bread recipe uses basic storecupboard ingredients (plus a few from the fridge) and bakes in 30 minutes, with no kneading necessary.

Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

Of course, my gluten free soda bread recipe varies slightly from a traditional, 'gluteny' soda bread as the flour properties mean you generally need more liquid in the mix.

I know some people are struggling to get hold of gluten free flour, but there are lots of places selling it online.

However, I wanted to use a mixture of yoghurt and milk to make the mixture a little thicker and add some moisture to my gluten free soda bread.

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I haven't tried a dairy or egg free version of this recipe (yet!) so wouldn't want to comment on how this would turn out with replacements.

Some people also add raisins or currants to their soda bread, though I'm not the biggest fan of this kind of dried fruit so I shall be steering clear. Feel free to go nuts though!

If you're looking for a gluten and yeast free bread recipe, then this gluten free soda bread recipe is definitely something you need to make RIGHT NOW.

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It's honestly so simple that I can't believe I haven't tried it before. I'm going to be making this over and over again.

If you make this recipe and love it, please do let me know bytagging me on my Instagramor using#. I love seeing your bakes!

This gluten free and yeast free soda bread recipe is an easy, quick bread to make. No yeast needed and using basic household ingredients, this gluten free soda bread bakes in 30 minutes. Perfect served warm with lashings of butter!

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If you want to have a go at some of the other gluten free bread recipes on the blog, why not give some of these a try?

If you do make this recipe please let me know! I’d love to see your photos using #, share them inmy Facebook groupor tag me onInstagram.Easy to make, hearty and flavorful gluten-free Irish Soda Bread that goes great alongside any meal. We enjoy this gluten free soda bread around St. Patrick’s Day and throughout the year!

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!

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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!

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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.

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!

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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!

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.

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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!

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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!

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!

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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!

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.

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* 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.

I like this recipe so much better than the other gluten free, yeast free bread recipes I tried. I made six small round rolls to use for hamburger buns. I haven’t tasted those yet. I made the rest into a smaller loaf and have had 2 pieces of that and they were very good. I used 2% cow’s milk with lemon juice. I react to gluten and yeast, so I was happy to find this recipe.

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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.

[…] Gluten free irish soda bread is a type of bread that is made without any gluten-containing ingredients. This bread is perfect for those who are on a gluten-free diet or for people with celiac disease. This bread is made with gluten-free flour, baking soda, and buttermilk. The end result is a delicious and moist bread that is perfect for any occasion. […]

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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.Crusty 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 and vegan too! Bake a loaf or two and freeze to enjoy homemade bread on St. Patrick’s day or for anytime!

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There’s just something about homemade bread that makes me feel all fuzzy inside. Nothing beats pulling out a freshly-baked loaf of bread from the oven and slicing into it, and then taking a big bite of bread that you’ve baked with your own hands.

While I certainly love baking yeast breads – from my soft, fluffy gluten-free bread, to soft gluten-free dinner rolls,

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