By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Irish Soda Bread

Serves 6

300 cal · 50 min

Irish Soda Bread

Recipe GLPRbc294a05155c7c

4.5(1)
Irish
Bread
50 min
300 cal
Servings: 6
Oven
SNAP eligible

A traditional Irish soda bread made with a simple blend of white and whole wheat flours, buttermilk, and baking soda. This rustic loaf has a tender crumb and a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or enjoying with butter and jam.

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Ingredients

220g white flour

220g whole wheat flour

pinch pinch of salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

440ml buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.

  3. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gradually pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Add the buttermilk in stages rather than all at once, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly and gently—just 2 to 3 turns—to bring it together into a round loaf. Avoid overworking the dough.

  5. Place the dough round on a baking sheet. Using scissors or a sharp knife, carefully cut an X shape into the top of the loaf, about ¼ inch deep.

  6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top. The bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All five ingredients are stocked at any Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI in Charlotte—no special trip required. At roughly $1.50 for flour, buttermilk, and leavening split across six servings, you're looking at about 25 cents per serving, which is genuinely cheap. The stated 50 minutes is honest if you count rise time, though hands-on work is closer to 20 minutes, and that's not misleading for a quick bread. The loaf reheats well and works equally for weeknight supper or weekend brunch, though there's little room for variation or seasoning—it's a plain, utilitarian bread that leans on butter and jam to shine.

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