• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Budget Earth

Living A Happy, Natural Life with Dogs & Other Furry Friends

Looking for something ?

  • Pets
    • Pet Food
      • Dog Food
      • Dog Treats
      • Cat Food
      • Cat Treats
      • Pet Supplements
      • Bowls & Fountains
      • Pet Recipes
    • Pet Toys & Comfort
      • Dog Toys
      • Cat Toys
      • Pet Beds
      • Leashes & Harnesses
      • Pet Clothes
    • Pet Grooming
      • Dog Shampoos & Conditioners
      • Pet Grooming Supplies
    • Pet Education
      • Dog & Cat Potty Training
      • Pet Safety
      • Pet Anxiety
    • Small Animals
      • Small Animal Care
      • Small Animal Products
    • Traveling with Pets
      • Travel Safety
      • Travel Must Haves
    • Pet DIY & Craft Projects
  • Books
    • Fiction
      • Fantasy & Sci-Fi
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Non-Fiction
      • Art Books
      • Biography & Memoir
      • Cookbooks
      • DIY & Craft Books
      • Garden & Plant Books
      • Health Books
      • History
      • Pet Books
      • Self Help Books
    • Children’s Books
  • Tech
    • Technology
  • Kids
    • Baby
    • Toys
    • Children’s Books
  • Food & Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Homemade Recipes
    • Food Collections
    • Healthy Eating
    • Cookbooks
    • Kitchen
    • Food & Drinks
    • Grocery Shopping
  • DIY
    • Crafts & Projects
    • Pet DIY & Craft Projects
    • Homemade Cleaners
  • Health
  • Reviews
    • Hygiene Products
    • Household Cleaners
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Decorating
    • Online Products
    • Learning
    • Gifts
    • Health Products
  • Travel
    • Travel Advice
    • Cincinnati & Greater Cincinnati
    • Vacation Ideas
    • Helpful Travel Items
    • Traveling with Pets
  • Fashion
  • Giveaways
    • Open Giveaways
    • Closed Giveaways
    • Giveaway Winners
  • Home Improvement
  • Printables
  • Saving Money
    • Saving Money Sites
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Food & Health / Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

February 19, 2015 by Susan Bewley

As crazy as it may sound, when I think of St. Patrick’s day, I don’t think of green or pinching anyone, but Irish food. To me, March is the time to throw some corned beef in the slow cooker and bake some delicious soda bread. The problem I have found with soda bread, however, is it is either really good or a bit on the bland side. Being someone that spend a lot of time baking in the kitchen, I am constantly experimenting with different recipes. Recently, a friend of mine introduced to me an amazing Irish Bread recipe that I thought was out of this world!

Knowing that many of you would love a good bread recipe as well, I decided to post her awesome recipe on the site. Below, you will find this easy and delicious Irish Soda Bread Recipe. Feel free to tell us what you think below! Also, are there any foods you associate with St. Patrick’s Day?

Note: Special thanks to my friends Krista from Adventures of Country Divas for helping me with this recipe and pictures!

Print

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.5 from 28 reviews

Looking for a yummy bread recipe for St. Patrick’s Day? Check out this delicious & easy Soda Bread Recipe!

  • Author: Susan Bewley
  • Category: Bread

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (divided)
  • 2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 3/4 Tsp Salt
  • 3 C Raisins
  • 1 Tbsp Caraway Seeds (optional)
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cups Sour Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour (reserve 1 tablespoon), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, raisins (optional) , and caraway seeds (optional)
  4. In a smaller bowl, blend eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream.
  5. Stir the liquid mixture into the flour mixture just until flour is moistened.
  6. Knead dough in bowl about 10 to 12 strokes.
  7. Dough will be sticky.
  8. Place the dough in the prepared pan and pat down.
  9. Cut a 4 x 3/4 inch deep slit in the top of the bread.
  10. Dust with 1 Tbsp flour.
  11. Bake in preheated oven for 65 to 75 minutes.
  12. Let cool and turn bread out onto a wire rack.

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!


Ivi Loves Shares so share or pin!


About Susan Bewley

Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.

Filed Under: Food & Health, Homemade Recipes

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. lisa says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I have never tried soda bread. Reading over the ingredients, it’s sounds pretty good. I see the caraway seeds are optional, I’d leave those out. I’m going to try this. I don’t usually keep buttermilk on hand. I think I read that you can easily make it, I’m going to check into that.

  2. vickie couturier says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    looks and sounds good,,cant wait to try it

    ★★★★★

  3. laura rubenstein says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Soda bread it soo good!! I will defiantly be making this recipe.

  4. Leah says

    February 19, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    This sounds really good and aside from caraway seeds, which are optional anyways, I think I have all the ingredients here at home! I also think i could probably substitute dried currents for the raisins, too.

  5. Carmela Capano says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    This recipe sounds quite delicious! I have never tried soda bread but definitely plan to make some soon!

  6. Mary Czerczyk says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I have never tried the Irish Soda bread. It sound good but to be honest I usually don’t do to well with bread recipes. Thanks anyway.

    ★★★

  7. Morgana DeLarge says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:32 am

    I’ve never tried it, it seems delicious!

  8. Francine Anchondo says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for the recipe sounds good.

  9. terra phipps says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:54 am

    going to try this for the first tjme thanks this is looks good.

    ★★★★★

  10. amy guillaume linderman says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:55 am

    oh my gosh my hubby and i love irish soda bread! def. going to make some this weekend!

  11. Alvina carder says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I have never made this before . but im gonna try it and make it for St. Patties Day this year .

    ★★★★★

  12. Holly Thomas says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I am going to attempt to make this for St. Patty’s Day.

    ★★★★★

  13. Debbie Welchert says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I have never had Soda Bread before and this recipe looks and sound delicious. It really sounds easy to make too. I think I will give it a try and see how I like it.

    ★★★★★

  14. Dorothy Hubbard says

    February 20, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I have never tried this type of bread, but it sounds easy enough to make that I will give it a try. I also associate cabbage with St. Pat’s Day.

    ★★★★

  15. Barrie says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    This looks great and easy. I’m going to substitute cranberries for the raisins, though!

    ★★★★★

  16. Jennifer Heintz says

    February 20, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    I love Irish Soda Bread (when it is good!). But I never thought of baking it. The only ingredient that might be tough around here this time of year is the buttermilk. Thank you for sharing a recipe that is easy, and good for the upcoming time.

  17. denise low says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks for the information. I love homemade bread. I will try this out on my hubby. It looks delicious.

    ★★★★★

  18. Sarah L says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    I love corned beef & cabbage, but never had soda bread. This has some yummy ingredients.

    ★★★★

  19. Lori R says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:28 am

    can’t wait to try this with a big bowl of beef barley soup….Yummy!

    ★★★★

  20. Aimee Trader says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:35 am

    I’m not a huge fan of raisins. I wonder if this would be good using dried cranberries?

  21. Carol L says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:46 am

    Thank you for sharing this. I can’t believe how easy this is. I love Irish Soda Bread. So much that once I start eating it I can’t stop. 🙂 Next to corn beef & cabbage it’s the one food I associate with St. Patrick’s Day.
    Carol L

    ★★★★★

  22. Katie Ellis says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:53 am

    I have never tried soda bread but it looks delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe in the future. I don’t have any foods that I associate with St. Patrick’s Day. I know they always have green beer then but I don’t drink.

  23. Shakeia Rieux says

    February 21, 2015 at 2:44 am

    I have never heard of this before but it would be worth trying

    ★★★★★

  24. Lynn Desroche says

    February 21, 2015 at 2:46 am

    It’s been so long since I made this! Looks like I need to fix that!

  25. Linda Manns Linneman says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    This looks so good. I have never had soda bread before. Thank you for sharing

  26. Cynthia Knisely says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    I have never had soda bread before but yours looks yummy. I am not much of a baker anymore but I think I will try your receipe

    ★★★★

  27. Natalie says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    I have heard of irish soda bread and I will have to try this recipe sometime!

  28. Connie says

    February 21, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I’ve never tried Soda Bread. Now that I see how easy it is, I may try my hand at it.

  29. Rita Corey says

    February 21, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I’ve got to try this. I used to have a friend who was of Irish descent and she made this all the time.

  30. Sue M. says

    February 21, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    I’ve never heard of soda bread but it looks really good, thanks for posting the recipe!

    ★★★★★

  31. krystel says

    February 21, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    i always loved irish bread as a younger kid. my mother use to make it as a little dessert or for breakfeast

    ★★★

  32. terry myers says

    February 21, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I love soda bread I will try this recipe

  33. Gee says

    February 22, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Yum! I love soda bread!

  34. C Culp says

    February 22, 2015 at 12:30 am

    I have never tried to make this bread before, but it sounds good to have along with a nice bowl oh hot soup on a cold winter day.

  35. Nena Sinclair says

    February 22, 2015 at 12:41 am

    I haven’t had Irish Soda Bread in years! I’ve got to make some for my kids and for my grandchildren!

    ★★★★★

  36. angela smith says

    February 22, 2015 at 2:36 am

    i’ve never had soda bread but this recipe looks somewhat easy to make.and it looks really good

  37. Ronald G says

    February 22, 2015 at 4:55 am

    My dad used to make soda bread every time we went hunting or fishing while he was still alive and we just couldn’t get enough of it (especially smothered in jam) however he never added raisins which I think is a great idea …thank you; I’m going to try it that way.

    ★★★★★

  38. Darlene Cruz says

    February 22, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    never tried it before but I will now, looks delicious too.

    ★★★★★

  39. Anne Marie Carter says

    February 22, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I am saving this recipe so that I can make it for this up coming St. Patrick’s Day.

  40. Mary Fagans says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I am Irish, but I’ve never had Soda Bread!! How crazy is that?? It looks really good, so while my corned beef & potatoes is cooking next month, I think I will try to make this!! Thanks a lot for posting!!

    ★★★★

  41. Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says

    February 24, 2015 at 3:09 am

    This looks great. I haven’t had soda bread in years. I can’t wait to make this.

  42. Rachel Beltz says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    I’ve actually never tried Irish Soda Bread!! It looks delicious though; maybe this St. Patrick’s Day I’ll get in the mood and go all out with Irish foods!

  43. Debbie Warila says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    This is a very timely recipe for me to stumble on today. I’ve been meaning to look up a good recipe for Irish Soda Bread, and this one sounds excellent. Thank you for sharing it.

  44. Sandra Watts says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:24 am

    This might be good but I am not a huge fan of caraway seeds so I might omit that if I make it.

    ★★★

  45. Kathleen Kelly says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Love Irish soda bread, I think it is time to make some!! Thanks for sharing the recipe…

    ★★★★★

  46. Alison Gibb says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! I made a soda bread last year and it was really dry and not very good.

  47. swathi says

    March 11, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Deciduous soda bread. I need to try it.

  48. Dianna Davis says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    I am like so many others– I have never made this or even tasted it before–Loves really yummy– doesn’t seem to hard as a recipe so I might be able to handle it–lol I am not the best of cooks

    ★★★★★

  49. Kathleen Kelly says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I made this recipe for St.Patricks day and we all loved it. I have made several different soda breads but I think this one is the best. The addition of sour cream and eggs made the bread very moist and it kept longer than most soda breads. Thank you for the recipe!

    • Susan Bewley says

      March 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      You are very welcome! I am so glad you loved it!

  50. debbie says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Its weird how smells can remind us of childhood cos as soon as I read this recipe I thought of sitting by the coal range while my nana made soda bread and how good it smelt and tasted as it was eaten with war butter melting into the amazing bread thanks for the recipe

    ★★★★★

  51. Amber Ludwig says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Love Irish soda bread!! It never seems fresh enough from the bakery!! Im definitely making it myself… even if it’s after st pattys 😉

    ★★★★

  52. Janice Crespo says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!

  53. Sue M. says

    April 4, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I’ve never tried Irish soda bread before, but it looks scrumptious; I’ll have to try this out! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    ★★★★★

  54. Nancy Hilderbrand says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I checked out the Easy IrishSoda Bread Recipe. Plsn to make it for my family next week.

  55. Dana Rodriguez says

    April 10, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I have never had Irish Soda Bread.Sounds delicious!

    ★★★★★

  56. Chandra O'Connor says

    April 15, 2015 at 9:11 am

    my father in law was from Ireland, so I make Irish Soda bread for my hubby a lot. except I dont put raisins in it. His aunts in Ireland never made it with raisins.

  57. Cindy S. says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:11 am

    I’ve been looking for an Irish Soda Bread recipe! This sounds great. I am pinning it to my Irish recipes on Pinterest!

  58. Cindy Merrill says

    June 27, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Almost authentic, if you want the “real thing” leave out the raisins.
    Also, in older recipes, barley or potato flour would have been used, up to half the recipe amount to “stretch out” the wheat flour.

    ★★★★

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

Recent Articles

  • The First Time Gardener Container Food Gardening Book Review
  • The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook Book Review
  • The Tiny But Mighty Farm Book Review
  • Starter Vegetable Gardens Book Review
  • Amazing Holiday & Winter Teas with Plum Deluxe
  • Finding A Stylish Ceramic Dog Bowl
  • Best First Aid Kit for Busy Families
  • Field Guide to Outside Style Book Review
  • How to Become a Gardener Book Review
  • Save Big on Big Boy Bamboo Big and Tall Bamboo T-Shirts

Follow Us on Instagram

susanlbewley

We were impressed with our #complimentary from @I We were impressed with our #complimentary from  @Influenster #DoveMenYouthfullRevitalize  @DoveMenCare shampoo + conditioner. Did a great job on my husband's hair giving it logs of volume. New must have in our travel pack.
Goodbye my sweet Lucie. Thank you for two decades Goodbye my sweet Lucie. Thank you for two decades of love. My your trip across the Rainbow Bridge be full of joy until we meet again. 

Faith C. Young, thank you for giving her the most wonderful care. Txomina Young thank you for such a gorgeous tea party photo shoot with her earlier this year.
Girls were excited to finally get a picture with D Girls were excited to finally get a picture with Dad! He finally decided to come outside and play in  his new @bigboybamboo shirts. Cooling enough he didn't mind the hot and humid temperatures today! 

#dogs #lovedogs #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglover #dogoftheday #insta_dog #ilovemydog #doglovers #instadogs #dogslife #doggie #doglove #happydog #instagood  #alaskanmalamute  #alaskanmalamuteofinstagram #sleddog #lovemydog #notahusky #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #cute #cutedog #pets #petagram  #prettydog #bamboo #bigandtallfashion
#complimentary #DoThingsDifferin #DifferinDifferen #complimentary #DoThingsDifferin #DifferinDifference @Influenster @DifferinUS

Having skin blemishes is no fun & not part of any girls plan. Loved that Differin Body Wash worked fast and was great for my sensitive skin!
Ivi not sure what to think finding her fur....#dog Ivi not sure what to think finding her fur....#dogs #lovedogs #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglover #dogoftheday #insta_dog #ilovemydog #doglovers #instadogs #dogslife #doggie #doglove #happydog #instagood  #alaskanmalamute  #alaskanmalamuteofinstagram #sleddog #lovemydog #notahusky #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #cute #cutedog #pets #petagram  #prettydog
When people ask how much the girls shed...this is When people ask how much the girls shed...this is Ivi blowing coat.  #puppiesofinstagram #cute #cutedog #pets #petagram  #prettydog
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Join Our Email List





Footer

Recent Posts

  • The First Time Gardener Container Food Gardening Book Review
  • The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook Book Review
  • The Tiny But Mighty Farm Book Review
  • Starter Vegetable Gardens Book Review
  • Amazing Holiday & Winter Teas with Plum Deluxe
  • Finding A Stylish Ceramic Dog Bowl
  • Best First Aid Kit for Busy Families

Looking for Something?

Follow Us

Join Our Email List





Privacy Policy | Disclosure | Contact Us
Copyright - Bewley Consulting Corp.