Real Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe
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Real Traditional Irish Soda Bread

By: barry 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Heat a heavy skillet, griddle, or cast-iron frying pan over medium-low heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by JoeCook   view full review
I was a bit uncertain about this recipe, even while it was baking. I had never baked a bread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by mul   view full review
finally, someone actually knows trad Irish bread does NOT contain raisins or caraway or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by Inez S   view full review
Wow! Got rave reviews for this one. I added a tsp of Splenda brown sugar for sweetness. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by deeen   view full review
This is very delicious. I made no changes, and would make exactly the same again, which i plan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by publicprivacy   view full review
Thank you so much for posting the un-Americanized version of soda bread. I'd been trying to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by Irish506   view full review
OMG a REAL soda bread recipe! I bake mine in the oven though. Make sure to put a cross on top!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by CINJOY4   view full review
Wonderful flavor and texture for such a simple recipe. I've tried several Irish soda bread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by JANNABANNA   view full review
This was a good recipe. I didn't change anything!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by jessicalyn98   view full review
This is very simple to make. It's a fine bread, maybe something to go good with a soup or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by Archaeologist_Kristin   view full review
Love this! Perfect for camping since it requires so few ingredients. Just make sure your cast...

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