Real Traditional Irish Soda Bread

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Irish soda bread is traditionally made in a skillet or griddle with just four ingredients. This recipe has been passed down through an Irish family for many generations and contains none of the modern supplements like yeast or sugar. This is a simple, very effective recipe.

Submitted by barry
Updated on January 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252 Calories
1g Fat
51g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 159mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.