Soda Bread Recipe
Soda Bread
Soda bread has been long associated with its Irish roots, coining its name as Irish Soda Bread. This super easy-to-make bread recipe is a fan favourite for a multiple of reasons. There’s no yeast, no kneading and is still so delicious.
This versatile recipe can be made with ingredients already in your home and is full of flavour from the buttermilk. It's a recipe you'll want to write down or save. It's a great addition to your breakfast, as a snack or toasted.
There’s no doubt following this soda bread recipe will be a great edition to any feast.
How to make Soda Bread
Ingredients
- 400g plain white flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 300ml buttermilk (Store bought or find a simple recipe below)
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
Method
For Buttermilk
- Add 1tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar to milk and leave for 10 minutes. You can also use 150ml milk & 150ml natural yoghurt.
For Soda Bread
- Pre-heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7.
- Sift the dry ingredients together before mixing in the buttermilk. Flour your hands and shape your dough into a round-ball. Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Make a cross with a sharp knife to help the bread cook evenly. Cook for approximately 25-35 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
You can tell the bread is cooked when you tap the bottom of the loaf and hear a hollow sound. Cool on a wire rack. It’s best eaten on the day or frozen as soon as it's cooled completely.
For flavoured Soda Bread
Why not try a flavoured version by adding the following to the dry ingredients?
- For a spicy kick, add 70g diced ready to eat chorizo and 70g of grated Manchego cheese.
- For a rich, roasted flavour, swap 70ml of milk for the stout, add 70g of grated cheddar and 1tbps chopped thyme.
- For a tangy taste, add 70g sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped with 70g feta cheese chopped into small cubes.
Pro Tip: You can sprinkle the top of your soda bread with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or poppy seeds.
It’s as simple as that. You have a bread inspired by the Irish soda bread recipe and just as delicious. Enjoy it fresh and steaming with some butter, send it as a birthday or new home gift, and revel in that fresh-baked aroma.
If you enjoyed this recipe, discover our recipes page for more inspiration.
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