The Ultimate Delicious Irish Soda Bread Recipe (Crusty & Super Simple Classic)
Irish Soda Bread is a rustic, crusty, and comforting classic made without yeast. With its golden exterior and tender crumb, this traditional loaf comes together in under an hour using simple pantry staples, making it perfect for beginner bakers and busy families alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat cast iron skillet if using.
Whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl.
Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk. Stir gently until a shaggy dough forms. Fold in raisins or currants if using.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently form into a round loaf about 1 ½ inches thick.
Place on parchment or in skillet. Cut a deep cross on top using a sharp knife.
Bake 35–45 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Allow bread to cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 slice
- Calories
- 210 calories
- Sugar Content
- 4g
- Sodium Content
- 380mg
- Fat Content
- 1.5g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 0.5g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 42g
- Fiber Content
- 2g
- Protein Content
- 6g
- Cholesterol Content
- 3mg
