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A freshly baked, golden-brown loaf of soda bread on baking paper.

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Theresa
Discover the joys of baking with our quick & easy Irish Soda Bread recipe. Perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick's Day celebration!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Bread
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 3 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if flour blend contains it
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 large egg whisked
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add whole milk and white vinegar to a small bowl, and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes while preparing the next steps.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if required), baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Slice the stick of butter down the center lengthwise, then cut into chunks.
  • Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter.
  • Add the milk mixture, whisked egg and honey to the mixing bowl. Stir until incorporated.
  • Using clean hands, work the dough into a ball.
  • Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut an X in the top center of the loaf.
  • Brush melted butter over the surface of the dough ball.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Notes

  • All gluten-free flour blends absorb moisture a little differently. If you are working the dough into a ball and find that it is too dry, add a little extra milk. If it is too wet, add a little extra to flour until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 509mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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