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Vegan Irish Soda Bread

Vegan Irish soda bread is a quick and easy yeast-free bread made with simple ingredients in under an hour. It’s delicious and has a super crisp crust and dense yet soft middle. Enjoy it on St. Patrick’s Day and year-round with vegan butter, soups, stews, & more!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 3243 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of plain soymilk
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup of vegan butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup of plain applesauce
  • ¼ cup of plain soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a cup, mix together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until it thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the vegan butter and using a pastry cutter or a fork, work the vegan butter into the flour until a sandy texture is achieved.
  5. Add the applesauce to the cup with the vegan milk and apple cider vinegar mixture. Mix well and add it to the bowl with the flour mixture. Using a spatula, mix well. The dough will be sticky and somewhat broken apart.
  6. Lightly flour a clean surface and place the dough on it. Knead the dough until all the small particles are incorporated into the dough. Do not over knead. Form a ball by shaping it with your hands and gently lifting and dropping the dough on the counter. It will be sticky so it could be a bit messy. Just work quickly so the vegan butter does not melt with the heat of your hands. Place the dough ball on the baking sheet. And set aside.
  7. Mix the ¼ cup of soymilk and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Mix well until it thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes. Put the ¼ cup of vegan butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 35 seconds or until melted, but not boiling or overheated.
  8. Add the vegan butter to the soy milk apple cider vinegar mixture. Mix well and set aside.
  9. Brush the soy milk and vegan butter mixture on top of the dough.
  10. Using a very sharp knife or a pasty razor. Slice an X on top of the dough ball.
  11. Brush more of the sory milk and vegan butter mixture all around the dough.
  12. Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  13. Remove the bread from the oven and generously brush the remaining plant milk and vegan butter mixture on the bread.
  14. Put the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  15. Remove from the oven and immediately remove the bread from the baking sheet and transfer the bread to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
  16. Enjoy it warm and fresh or allow it to cool completely.

Notes

  • Check your baking soda: Check it’s not only in date but definitely still active by combining a little with vinegar/lemon juice. It should bubble/fizz immediately.
  • Don’t overwork the dough: It’s normal for it to be shaggy. It won’t be smooth, and neither should it be. The key is to avoid strengthening the gluten in the flour.
  • Score the top: This helps heat reach the center to bake evenly. ½-1 inches deep is perfect.
  • Leave it to cool: This ensures it properly ‘sets’ inside before slicing. Otherwise, it can be mushy and dense.

Nutrition Information

Calories 3243kcal (162%) Carbohydrates 446g (149%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 133g (205%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Polyunsaturated Fat 41g Monounsaturated Fat 58g Trans Fat 16g Sodium 5843mg (243%) Potassium 1094mg (31%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 3352IU (67%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 1204mg (120%) Iron 26mg (144%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3243

% Daily Value*

Calories 3243kcal 162%
Carbohydrates 446g 149%
Protein 61g 122%
Fat 133g 205%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 41g 241%
Monounsaturated Fat 58g 290%
Trans Fat 16g 800%
Sodium 5843mg 243%
Potassium 1094mg 23%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 3352IU 67%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 1204mg 120%
Iron 26mg 144%

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