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Nutritional Values
250kcal
8gProtein
46gCarbs
3gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Irish Soda Bread
How to order / say it
Say it
Arán Sóide — [Ah-rawn So-deh]
Order
I'd like the Irish soda bread, please.
Locally
Ba mhaith liom an t-arán sóide, le do thoil.
Say locally
Traditional Irish quick bread made with baking soda.
Why try it?
Irish Soda Bread is celebrated for its simplicity and reflects Dublin's agricultural tradition, showcasing the country's staple ingredients.
How it tastes
The bread has a crusty exterior with a dense, tender crumb, and a tangy note from the buttermilk.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Developed in the mid-19th century as a quick bread in Irish homes, soda bread was an easy alternative to yeast breads, using baking soda as a leavening agent.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 400 g all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🥛 300 ml buttermilk
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2 Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- 3 Gradually add buttermilk, mixing to form a dough.
- 4 Shape into a round loaf, score the top, and bake until golden brown.
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