Name: Soda bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: extra flour for dusting; 250g/9oz plain white flour; 420ml/15fl oz buttermilk; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 250g/9oz plain wholemeal flour; 1 tsp salt

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With no kneading and no waiting you can enjoy warm fresh soda bread in well under an hour.

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Discover the delight of making a classic no-yeast, no-knead Irish Soda Bread with just 4 simple ingredients! In a few easy steps, you'll be enjoying a warm, dense loaf slathered with butter. It's a delicious treat for St. Patrick's Day or any day you crave some homemade goodness!

Classic Irish Soda Bread

This recipe is inspired by this one from Simply Recipes. I add more salt — I find 2 teaspoons of salt for every 4 cups of flour to be about right. And instead of working 4 tablespoons of butter into the dough as you would for biscuits or scones, I use 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

This Irish soda bread still resembles a biscuit but has less of that biscuity/scone feel. If you want to use whole grain flour in your soda bread, use these ingredients, which are inspired by an America's Test Kitchen recipe, in place of the 4 cups all-purpose flour: 2 cups  all-purpose flour, 1½ cups  whole wheat flour, ½ cup  wheat germ.

Irish Soda Bread Two Ways

Traditional Irish Soda Bread is easy to make and requires a few simple ingredients. No yeast required. Quick recipe yields one small loaf.

Mini Irish Soda Bread

Irish Brown Soda Bread traditionally has just four ingredients. This recipe includes a couple extra ingredients, giving it a little more flavor and a great texture.

Irish Brown Soda Bread

This authentic Irish Soda Bread is made with golden raisins, buttermilk, and an optional glaze for a tasty and traditional twist on a classic recipe!

Irish Soda Bread with Golden Raisins

With its crunchy crust and tender crumb, this simple take on a classic Irish soda bread is gently sweetened with apricots, and lovely with a spread of butter.

Irish Soda Bread with Dried Apricots

A bread that is soft and pillowy on the inside and crunchy on the outside with the flavors of cheddar cheese, butter, and garlic.

Cheesy Irish Soda Bread

This slightly sweet dense bread with its crispy outer crust is best served warm with melted butter. Though this Sweet Irish Soda Bread is not exactly like the traditional version it has its own unique and decadent taste.