4.5 from 45 votes
Irish Soda Bread
Irish Soda Bread is a classic, simple bread recipe that requires no rise time so it's ready in about an hour!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
For the bread
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
For basting
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the buttermilk, softened butter, and egg to the mixture and mix well using an electric mixer until a soft dough forms.
- Use your hands to knead the dough lightly. Shape into a large ball and flatten slightly.
- Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and use a sharp knife to cut an ‘X’ into the top of the loaf.
- Stir together the melted butter and buttermilk and brush over the outside of the loaf.
- Bake in a hot oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Brush the loaf with the buttermilk mixture every 15 minutes during baking.
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Notes
- This bread is rather dense and very filling - not light and fluffy like a sandwich bread. It's best served warm with butter or jam or for dipping in soup or stew.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can easily make your own. Add a scant cup of milk to a measuring cup and add around 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to sour. Instant buttermilk!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.