Best 4 Real Irish Soda Bread Recipes
In the realm of quick breads, Irish soda bread stands as a culinary beacon, a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients. This humble loaf, a staple in Irish households, is a symphony of flavors, boasting a hearty texture, a delightful tang, and a golden-brown crust that shatters at the first bite. Its secret lies in the magical interaction between buttermilk and baking soda, creating a light and airy crumb that belies its effortless preparation. This article presents a trio of Irish soda bread recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic delight. From the traditional buttermilk soda bread, a cornerstone of Irish cuisine, to the indulgent chocolate stout soda bread, a harmonious blend of cocoa and roasted barley, to the savory Guinness soda bread, an ode to Ireland's iconic stout, these recipes cater to diverse palates and occasions. Embark on a culinary journey through the Emerald Isle, where every bite of Irish soda bread tells a tale of heritage, comfort, and timeless tradition.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
REAL TRADITIONAL IRISH SODA BREAD
A recipe passed down through an Irish family for many generations contains none of the modern supplements like yeast or sugar. This is a simple, very effective recipe.
Provided by barry
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Stir the flour and salt together in a bowl, and sift in the baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the buttermilk. Stir the mixture quickly together into a dough, and turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times, just until it comes together. Gently form the dough into a flattened, round cake about 1/2 inch thick, and cut the round into quarters with a floured knife.
- Sprinkle a little bit of flour into the bottom of the hot skillet, and cook the wedges 6 to 8 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 380.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
REAL IRISH BROWN SODA BREAD LOAF
There are so many Irish soda bread recipes on the internet, many of them American not Irish at all. This is the standard loaf brown soda bread used all over Ireland. It is to us what the Tollhouse Chocolate Chip cookie recipe is to Americans! It's on the back of our national flour brand, Odlums. Think King Arthur. You can't go wrong with this recipe.
Provided by GrumpyIrishLady
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place wholemeal in a large mixing bowl.
- Sieve in Cream flour, salt, soda and sugar (if used).
- Add buttermilk and oil.
- Mix well.
- Transfer to a well greased 2lb loaf tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C, 325°F, Gas 3 for approximately 1 hour.
- Bread will be baked if base sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire tray. For a soft crust, wrap bread in a clean tea towel.
- Variations for bread In preparation, after adding the buttermilk and oil, add 50g/2oz chopped walnuts and 50g/2oz chopped dried apricots; When adding buttermilk and oil, add 1 tablespoon of treacle; Add 50g/2oz of grated cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2052.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 2975.4, Carbohydrate 390.9, Fiber 39.5, Sugar 26.2, Protein 77.2
REAL IRISH SODA BREAD
I have never found an Irish Soda Bread recipe (or commericially available loaf) that can hold a candle to this recipe. It is simple to make and you can also mix the dry ingredients, add a hang-tag listing the wet ingredients and baking instructions and you have an outrageously good gift. This is an absolutely authentic Irish recipe, and if you have never had a Soda Bread with fruit or caraway, it is probably due to the baker's preference to omit it, cost cutting measures or the way in which this recipe is prepared in a few regions of the country. Note: If you don't like caraway seeds, currants or raisins, don't add them. And don't overmix this dough. I blend wet and dry ingredients with a large spooon only until incorporated. Also, if like Pretty111, you provide a low-star review because you THINK the recipe isn't traditional, don't bother. This recipe is not listed as "traditional", just delicious. I think that if you do not try a recipe, you have some nerve giving it a low-star review. It is just unfair.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 tasty loaf, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit.
- Butter and flour a pie plate or round cake pan.
- Sprinkle uncooked oats on the bottom of the pan.
- Combine dry ingredients and currants.
- Mix melted butter, eggs and then buttermilk and sour cream.
- Stir in dry ingredients only until incorporated.
- Put dough into a prepared pie pan, in a mound with a rounded top.
- Cut an X in the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 222, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4
REAL IRISH SODA BREAD
So many weird soda bread recipes out there. Rest assured that this one is the standard REAL one from Ireland. It is posted on the back of our equivalent of King Arthur flour, Odlums. You can add a handful of sultanas (golden raisins) for a fruit version. Simple, tried, tested and true.
Provided by GrumpyIrishLady
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 1 round loaf
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sieve flour, salt and soda into a bowl. Add sugar if used.
- Rub in the margarine to resemble breadcrumbs, lifting mixture with fingertips to introduce air to the dough.
- Add sufficient buttermilk and mix to make a soft dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead a little.
- Turn the smooth side up and shape into a round. Place the dough on a floured tin.
- Cut a cross over the top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven, 400°F 200°C Gas 6 for 40-45 minutes.
- When baked the underneath when "tapped" should have a hollow sound.
- Cool on a wire tray. Cover with a tea towel to give a soft crust.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1953.6, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 1945.2, Carbohydrate 358.3, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 55.2
Tips:
- Use cold buttermilk and butter to create a flaky texture.
- Work the dough just enough to come together, overworking will make the bread tough.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the bread to allow steam to escape and create a crispy crust.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature for a short period of time to create a golden brown crust.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Real Irish soda bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this bread is sure to become a favorite. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this bread is sure to be a hit.
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