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Classic Irish Soda Bread
5 from 3 votes

Classic Irish Soda Bread

Gluten-free Irish soda bread made just like the classic. A rustic yeast-free bread recipe

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 2 loaves Irish Soda Bread
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting, gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 1 cup raisins rinsed in hot water and patted dry, or currants
  • 2 1/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet using olive oil or cooking spray. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Add the raisins and caraway seeds and stir well to combine. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  2. Pour the buttermilk into the well.
  3. Stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture, starting in the center and working your way to the outside of the bowl until a dough forms. If needed, add additional buttermilk (2 tablespoons at a time) to form the dough.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Form a large disc out of the dough.
  5. Cut the dough in half with a knife and with floured hands, form two small discs out of the dough.
  6. Using a serrated knife, cut a 1/4-inch deep X into each disc of dough.
  7. Place both discs of dough on the lightly-oiled baking sheet. Be sure to place the discs far apart, as they will rise while baking.
  8. Bake for 45 to 65 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and bread tests clean when poked with a knife. Remove from the oven and allow bread to cool at least 20 minutes.
  9. Place Irish Soda Bread on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut slices 1 to 1.5 inches thick. Slather with butter/and or jam and enjoy alongside your favorite entree!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 loaves Irish Soda Bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.