Traditional Brown Irish Soda Bread
A simple and hearty recipe for Traditional Brown Irish Soda Bread, perfect for any meal or enjoyed on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Create a well in the center of the mixture.
- Pour in the buttermilk gradually.
- Shape the dough by turning it onto a floured surface and kneading gently.
- Form the dough into a round loaf, about 1 ½ inches thick.
- Score the top of the loaf with a shallow “X”.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to add herbs, cheese, or dried fruits to customize your soda bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soda bread, Irish bread, baking, homemade bread, comfort food