Description
This Irresistible Irish Soda Bread recipe combines simple ingredients like flour, buttermilk, and baking soda to create a moist, tender loaf with a crispy crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside soups and stews, it’s quick to make and full of comforting flavor. Make this easy Irish bread at home today with this simple recipe that yields a light, slightly sweet loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the melted butter until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Add-ins: You can incorporate raisins, currants, or caraway seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Sweetness: For a sweeter bread, increase sugar to ½ cup.
- Flour substitution: Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat for a nuttier taste.
- Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
