Easy Traditional Irish Soda Bread: Quick No Yeast Baking
Discover the simple magic of making authentic Traditional Irish Soda Bread at home. This quick bread recipe requires no yeast and comes together in minutes, yielding a rustic loaf perfect for soups or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (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 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a baking sheet or place parchment paper on it.
- 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 the ingredients quickly with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined into a soft, shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a round loaf, about 1.5 to 2 inches high.
- Place the loaf on your prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, about 1/2 inch deep.
- Bake for 30 to 35 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 slightly before slicing and serving warm with butter.
Notes
- For a slightly sweeter loaf, you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar or molasses to the dry ingredients.
- If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 3/4 cups of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Serve this rustic baking guide staple alongside hearty stews or for a cozy brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5