St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Recipe is one of those easy to make, 4-ingredient bread recipes that will have you coming back for more. So simple, no yeast & oh so delicious. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
I originally had something else planned for today. But then I was given a little inspiration on Sunday & Monday that prompted me to dig into my Irish heritage & create something to get a little closer to it.
I decided that since I had never made Irish Soda Bread before I would give it a try. I pulled a few different recipes & then sort of compiled them into what would work for me & the ingredients I had on hand along with how I like to bake. The end result was so much better than expected. This has now become one of the easiest & most loved bread recipes we make.
Soda Bread Recipe
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This is so simple & we make it all the time- even when it’s not St. Patrick’s Day. The kids are loving it as toast (with the raspberry marmalade on it) for breakfast at the moment.
But it goes great on the side of meatloaf & mashed potatoes or with a hot bowl of soup. With just 4 ingredients & no yeast or rising time required, you can’t go wrong with this.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Irish Soda Bread?
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lay a sheet of parchment paper over baking sheet. Set aside.
- Mix flour, salt & baking soda together in mixer bowl.
- Make a well in the center- pour in your buttermilk.
- Mix with the paddle attachment of your mixer or you can kneed in by hand until the dough is soft. Should be fairly wet but not sticky.
- Turn dough on lightly floured surface & kneed 3-4 times to smooth.
- Shape into flat circle – mine was about 1-2 inches thick but still flat in shape.
- Place on prepared parchment lined sheet & cut a cross from edge to edge on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden. When it sounds hollow when tapped- it’s ready.
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread
I just love the artisan style of the round loaf. It looks so rustic & hearty.
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To make this recipe you will need…
- all-purpose flour
- kosher or sea salt
- baking soda
- buttermilk
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St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-2/3 cup all-purpose flour plus a little more for dusting (if it still looks too wet after mixing, add more flour in 1/4 cup increments, adding no more than 1 additional cup total- mixing in between each addition.)
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1-3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Lay a sheet of parchment paper over baking sheet. Set aside.
- Mix flour, salt & baking soda together in mixer bowl.
- Make a well in the center- pour in your buttermilk.
- Mix with the paddle attachment of your mixer or you can kneed in by hand until the dough is soft. Should be fairly wet but not sticky.
- Turn dough on lightly floured surface & kneed 3-4 times to smooth.
- Shape into flat circle - mine was about 1-2 inches thick but still flat in shape.
- Place on prepared parchment lined sheet & cut a cross from edge to edge on top.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden. When it sounds hollow when tapped- it's ready.
Tamar says
I don’t think I’ve ever had this! I wonder if it would turn out with gf flour?
Robyn says
I made Irish Soda Bread for the first time a year ago. It’s a fun hearty bread and I have intentions of making it later this week. Your recipe is very similar to the recipe I use.
Happy Irish Baking, Gina!
Susan says
Oh my…I can taste it now. Smell it too. LOVE your work!! Blessings…♥
Kim Cunningham says
Yum! What a beautifully rustic loaf! It looks delicious. I may have to give this a try!
Sarah says
Looks delish!
Sue says
Oh boy. That looks wonderful!
=)
Buckeroomama says
You totally had me at that first shot! That looks awesome.
Re; buttermilk replacement. My friend told me that when she’s out of buttermilk, she simply substitutes with plain yogurt –in the same amount as required for the buttermilk.
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I swear I can smell it, Gina. Amazing!
Paige Flamm says
I love soda bread, but haven’t ever made it myself! I’ll have to try this!
Paige
http://Thehapyflammily.blogspot.com
Homemaker Audition says
That sounds so easy and so good! Will definitely have to try. Pinned!
Mandy says
When you mentioned regular milk, is that including skim milk? I have stumbled across your recipe and have very thing but the buttermilk. Thanks!!
Tish says
Thanks for the recipe Gina!! It was so easy and turned out beautiful!! I’m so glad you posted this and nudged me to give it a try!! We’ve had it this week with our hearty potato soup as well as toasted with butter and honey!
Cynthia L. says
This loaf of bread looks so good. I have never had Irish Soda Bread, but I think I will have to give it a try! I am off to read about the jam!
Thanks for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen party. I am so glad you brought this recipe and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next week.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great St. Patrick’s Day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jennifer dee says
Sounds wonderful will try and make it
Ariana Merwin says
So the kneading took about 10 minutes or so for it to not be sticky, and the baking time was short. Mines at about 40 minutes for it to be completely done. I moved it to the lower rack so it wouldn’t burb. Very hearty bread, delicious. Will make again!
Tracy Reifer says
Just made this using gluten free flour (Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1) and it turned out great! I had to use your instructions for making my own buttermilk. It’s very good-thank you so much for sharing!
Breanna says
It had a good flavor, but it took about 40 minutes to bake instead of the 25, so it got too crunchy in my opinion.