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Sliced loaf of Irish soda bread on a green plate, showing a golden crust and dense crumb.

Grandma’s Irish Soda Bread

A no-yeast bread with a crispy crust and tender crumb—perfect for busy days or cozy nights.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Bread
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 large Egg (optional)
  • 4.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Raisins (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare baking pan.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter.
  • Combine wet and dry, shape into a loaf, score with 'X'.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Freezes beautifully! Serve with stew or jam.
Keyword No Yeast, Quick Bread