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Close-up of Irish soda bread showing its crust and crumb.

Irresistible Irish Soda Bread

Enjoy a taste of Ireland with this easy-to-make Irish Soda Bread. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a simple snack, this bread is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.33 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Combine dry ingredients. Mix egg and buttermilk, add to dry ingredients, and stir in butter. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake for 65-70 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use salted butter and add a handful of raisins or currants to the dough.