Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Traditional Irish Soda Bread
45 min.
6
409kcal

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Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Ireland with this Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. Perfect for any morning meal, brunch, or breakfast, this delightful bread is not only vegetarian but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With a crispy crust and a soft, tender interior, it’s the ideal accompaniment to your favorite spreads or a hearty soup.

What sets this soda bread apart is its unique blend of all-purpose and whole-wheat graham flour, which gives it a rich, nutty flavor and a satisfying texture. The addition of cold unsalted butter creates a tender crumb, while the buttermilk adds a subtle tang that elevates the taste to new heights. This recipe is a wonderful way to bring a taste of Irish tradition into your home, whether you’re enjoying it fresh out of the oven or toasted the next day.

Gather your loved ones around the table and share the joy of homemade bread. The aroma of baking soda bread wafting through your kitchen will surely evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s get baking! Your taste buds will thank you for this delightful treat that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • cups flour for dusting all-purpose plus more
  • cup graham flour whole-wheat
  • 2.5 teaspoons coarse salt 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into small pieces
  • 1.7 cups buttermilk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flours, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. With a pastry blender or your fingertips, blend in butter until it resembles small peas.
  3. Add buttermilk all at once; stir with a fork until mixture holds together.
  4. In the bowl, pat the dough into a domeshaped loaf about 7 inches in diameter. Lift out dough; transfer to lined sheet.
  5. Lightly dust top of loaf with flour.
  6. Cut a 3/4-inch-deep cross in top, reaching almost all the way to edges.
  7. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until deep golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories409kcal
Protein11.13%
Fat23.67%
Carbs65.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33
Glycemic Load
35.68
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.109565382418%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:409.44kcal
20.47%
Fat:10.72g
16.5%
Saturated Fat:6.16g
38.49%
Carbohydrates:66.47g
22.16%
Net Carbohydrates:62.12g
22.59%
Sugar:3.43g
3.81%
Cholesterol:27.4mg
9.13%
Sodium:1294.29mg
56.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.34g
22.68%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.83%
Selenium:23.75µg
33.93%
Folate:117.99µg
29.5%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.09%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.59%
Iron:3.72mg
20.69%
Vitamin B3:3.75mg
18.77%
Fiber:4.35g
17.42%
Phosphorus:141.01mg
14.1%
Calcium:128.05mg
12.81%
Vitamin A:343.24IU
6.86%
Vitamin D:1.01µg
6.71%
Copper:0.11mg
5.45%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.38%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.37%
Magnesium:20.81mg
5.2%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.68%
Potassium:159.45mg
4.56%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.59%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
2%