Irish Soda Bread
Quick Breads
Traditional Irish soda bread — no yeast needed, ready in under an hour. Just four main ingredients.
Prep Time
10 min
Bake Time
45 min
Servings
10
Calories
220
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- 3
Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined — do not overmix.
- 4
Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 5
Cool
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Baker's Notes
“The number one rule of quick breads: do not overmix. A few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine — overmixing develops gluten and makes the bread tough.”
— Baker Thomas Moreau
Nutrition Facts
220
cal
8g
Protein
4g
Fat
37g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
221mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Do not overmix — a few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.
- •A crack on top is normal and desirable — it means the bread rose well.
- •Quick breads often taste even better the next day as flavours meld.
Reviews (3)
Easy to prepare and so delicious! Even my picky kids went for seconds. This bread has become a staple in our home.
Excellent recipe. I followed the instructions to the letter and the result was perfect. My wife loved it. The best homemade bread I've made.
Made this last weekend and my family loved it! The bread came out perfectly golden with a beautiful crust. Will definitely be making this again.
Baker Thomas Moreau
Head Baker & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Baker
