Traditional Irish Soda Bread

This simple yet delicious Irish Soda Bread is a staple in Irish households. With its crisp crust and tender crumb, it pairs beautifully with a hearty beef and Guinness stew, or equally well with butter and jam.

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Keyword: Baking, Irish, Bread, Sodabread

Category: Baking

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Irish

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 40

Servings: Loaf

Calories: 2080kcal

Author: MJF

Cost: £1.00

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Baking Tray

Ingredients

4 cups Plain Flour 500g
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 ¾ cups Buttermilk 400ml

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
Make a well in the center and gradually add buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms.
Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough gently for about a minute—don’t overwork it!
Shape into a round loaf, place on the baking tray, and cut a deep cross on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool slightly before serving with butter, cheese, or jam.

Notes

If you don't have Buttermilk, add 2 Tbspn. white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 3/4 Cups of regular milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened slightly and use in the recipe.

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