Traditional Irish soda bread is quick and easy to make. It does not require rising time like yeast bread; instead, it is just mixed and then kneaded a few times.
The smell of this buttery bread baking is heavenly. It is the ultimate comfort food, and it is hearty and delicious. Serve warm, toasted, or at room temperature. It is simply delicious.
Irish Soda Bread
How to Make Irish Soda Bread
This basic quick bread recipe is so easy you can make it every day. It requires only basic ingredients and a few minutes to prepare. This traditional Irish soda bread recipe’s leavening is not from yeast but instead from baking powder, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. This bread is perfectly served for St. Patrick’s Day.
My favorite accompaniment for this yummy bread is Irish lamb stew. You can find my easy Irish stew recipe here. I always serve these recipes on St.Patrick’s Day.
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Bread ingredients, butter, wheat flour, egg, salt, buttermilk
I use the best ingredients, such as Kerrygold butter, organic eggs, and flour, to guarantee my bread turns out perfect. Heat oven to 375 degrees while preparing the dough.
Add buttermilk to dry ingredients
After adding all the dry ingredients to a large bowl, I stir to incorporate them. Then I start adding the wet ingredients one at a time and mixing in between each addition.
Next, add cut-up butter to dry the ingredients
Cut the butter while cold and then allow it to soften before adding it to the bread mixture. Additional options are 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, or 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs.
Add an egg to other soda bread ingredients
Mixing bread ingredients
The mixture is ready for kneading
Turn out on a lightly floured surface to knead the dough and shape it into a ball. Please round dough on a prepared sheet pan, iron skillet, or cake pan.
Form loaf into a ball
Cut an x on the top of the dough using a sharp knife.
Cut an x on the top of the dough
Using a heat-proof glass measuring cup, melt 1/3 cup of unsalted butter. Then add 1/3 cup cold buttermilk and stir.
Brush dough with buttermilk and butter
Soda Bread Buttered
Brush the top of the loaf with the buttermilk and butter mixture using a silicone pastry brush.
Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Wheat Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Organic sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Butter cubed
- 1/3 Cup Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1 1/3 Cups Buttermilk (divided)
- 1 Egg Organic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Prepare a sheet pan with non-stick foil or grease
- In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients
- Add buttermilk, cubed butter, and egg, and stir until incorporated.
- Cover a clean work surface with a dusting of flour and turn out the dough and knead a few times.
- Shape the dough into a round.
- Use a sharp knife to cut an x on the top of the dough.
- Brush with the buttermilk and butter mixture.
- Place dough in the oven and cook for 50 minutes or until when tested with a toothpick is done (brushing with the buttermilk and butter mixture every 15 minutes)
Notes
Nutrition
Supplies
- Baking sheet pan
- Non-Stick foil
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone pastry brush
- Liquid measuring cups
- Nested measuring cups and teaspoons
- Bread knife
Quick Bread Serving Suggestions
This amazing traditional loaf of bread can be served warm or at room temperature with your favorite toppings. It works great for toast the next morning too.
Buttered Traditional Soda Bread
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Bon Appetit,
Kippi
Sarah
Thursday 16th of March 2023
I get my eggs from a local farmer? How do I know if they are organic?
Rebecca
Tuesday 31st of March 2020
Yum! This bread looks so good, Kippi. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'm excited to feature you this week at Celebrate Your Story!
Kippi
Tuesday 14th of April 2020
Thank you for your visit today. I hope you enjoy some fresh buttery bread. Hugs, Kippi
Miz Helen
Tuesday 24th of March 2020
A great recipe for Irish Soda Bread, which I just love! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,476. Miz Helen
Kippi
Tuesday 14th of April 2020
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a great week. Hugs, Kippi
Pamela
Tuesday 24th of March 2020
Your Irish Soda Bread sounds delicious! Pinned and printed to try!
Kippi
Tuesday 14th of April 2020
Thank you for the visit. Happy soda bread baking, Kippi
Our Hopeful Home
Monday 23rd of March 2020
I've always loved soda bread. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Kippi
Tuesday 14th of April 2020
Thank you so much for your visit. I hope you are enjoying some warm buttery soda bread today. Hugs, Kippi