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Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Recipe by Liliya

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  • Total Time1 hour
  • Yield1 loaf 1x
  • DietGluten Free

This Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread is soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and so easy to make. Perfectly tender with a hint of sweetness, it is a must-try for any bread lover.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • ¾ cup raisins or currants (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (or unsweetened almond or oat milk)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Buttermilk
    Preheat oven to 425°F. In a measuring cup, mix white vinegar with milk and refrigerate for 5 minutes to create homemade buttermilk.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cut in Butter
    Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles small crumbs.
  4. Add Raisins and Wet Ingredients
    Stir in raisins or currants if using. In a small bowl, whisk the egg into the buttermilk, then pour into the dry mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Shape and Score
    Sprinkle a little gluten-free flour on parchment paper. Turn the dough onto the parchment and gently shape it into an 8-inch round. If the dough sticks, lightly wet your hands. Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross on top of the dough.
  6. Bake
    Transfer dough onto a greased cast-iron skillet or baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400°F and bake another 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  7. Cool and Serve
    Let the bread cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use a Quality Gluten-Free Flour Blend – A cup-for-cup blend with xanthan gum ensures the bread holds together.
  • Keep the Butter Cold – Cold butter creates steam pockets, leading to a lighter, flakier crumb.
  • Score the Top Deeply – Cutting a cross on top helps the bread bake evenly and gives it that traditional Irish look.
  • Don’t Overwork the Dough – Mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread too dense.
  • Bake in a Cast-Iron Skillet – It creates a crisper crust, but a baking sheet works too.
  • Let It Cool Before Slicing – Freshly baked bread needs a few minutes to set for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Sugar: ~6 g
  • Sodium: ~280 mg
  • Fat: ~5 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~2 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~32 g
  • Fiber: ~2 g
  • Protein: ~4 g
  • Cholesterol: ~25 mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/gluten-free-irish-soda-bread/