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Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Easy gluten free Irish soda bread with currants and caraway seeds. Enjoy with Irish butter or eat this quick bread with a cup of tea or a nice warm bowl of stew.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 Slices
Calories: 197 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds optional
  • 1 cup currants or raisins optional
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter mostly melted
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.  
  2. Place currants in a small bowl and top with water just covering the top. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before draining. Place on a paper towel to soak up the water.
  3. Sift the gluten free flour, sugar, soda, salt over a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in the caraway seeds (if using). 
  4. In a separate medium size mixing bowl, whisk the egg, butter, and buttermilk together.  Add the egg mix to the flour mixture with the currants, and stir together with a fork just until combined (be tender and don't over mix).
  5. Flour your hands and lightly knead the dough just until the dough comes together (no more than a couple of kneads). The dough should still be shaggy.  
  6. Divide the dough into two pieces and with your hands shape into round boules OR pat into one large round bread. Place on prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. With a sharp knife cut an "X" about an inch deep into the top of the loaf.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until browned on top and baked through.  Check for doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the middle of the bread to test it.
  8. Cool on a baking rack before serving. Enjoy with Irish butter.

Notes

  • You can use all-purpose flour in place of gluten free flour for this recipe without making any changes to the recipe.
  • Use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend brand for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 330mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

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