Hogan's Soda Bread Mix, White Irish

For updated, accurate country of origin data, it is recommended that you rely on product packaging or manufacturer information. Irish soda bread has been a staple of the Irish diet since the 1840's. Bicarbonate of soda was introduced to Ireland in the late 1830's, so, instead of using yeast as a leavening agent, they began using bread soda as an alternative. There are several theories as to the significance of the cross in soda bread. Some believe that the cross was placed in the bread to ward off...