Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe (No Yeast Needed)
This Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe (No Yeast Needed) is perfect for anyone looking to bake fresh, homemade bread without the complexities of traditional yeast-based recipes. With a simple mix of ingredients, it yields a warm, crusty loaf that evokes the comforting memories of baking with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
1 ¾ cups Buttermilk
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl
- Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in until it resembles coarse crumbs
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk all at once
- Mix gently until ingredients just come together; do not overmix
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently to form a round disk
- Score a deep cross into the top of the loaf and transfer it to the baking sheet
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing
Notes
Use cold butter for a tender texture.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness.
Make sure baking soda is fresh for proper rising.