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Traditional Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe (No Yeast)

A rustic, round loaf of homemade soda bread, dusted with flour, with one slice cut and resting beside it on a white plate.
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Make authentic Irish Soda Bread quickly without yeast. This simple, no-knead recipe yields a rustic loaf with a tender crumb, perfect for pairing with soup or enjoying with butter.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk all at once.
  4. Mix the ingredients quickly with a wooden spoon or your hands until just combined into a soft, slightly sticky dough. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto the floured baking sheet. Gently shape it into a round loaf, about 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches high.
  6. Use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, cutting almost to the bottom.
  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Transfer the soda bread to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

  • For a slightly sweeter loaf, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dry ingredients.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 1/2 cups of whole milk with 1 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This bread is best eaten the day it is baked.

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