Traditional Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
Discover the comforting taste of traditional Irish Soda Bread, now made gluten-free! This delightful recipe offers the perfect balance of sweetness from the raisins, nuttiness from caraway seeds, and a rich, buttery flavor. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this bread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or even a simple pat of butter. Enjoy the rustic charm of Irish baking without the gluten—at just about an hour’s time, you’ll be savoring a warm loaf that’s perfect for sharing.
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Servings
275
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Raisins
1 cup (none)
Eggs
2 (lightly beaten)
Buttermilk
1 1/2 cups (none)
Butter
1/2 cup (melted and cooled)
Gluten-free flour blend
3 cups (use a purchased blend with added gums)
Sugar
3/4 cup (none)
Bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon (baking soda)
Salt
1 teaspoon (none)
Baking powder
3 teaspoons (ensure gluten-free)
Caraway seeds
3 teaspoons (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round baking pan or two 6-inch round pans by spraying them with cooking oil.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: lightly beaten eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Whisk until well blended.
3
In a separate large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds.
4
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, gently mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky and thick.
5
Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed through the batter.
6
Spoon the dough into the prepared pan(s), smoothing the top if necessary.
7
Bake in the preheated oven: the 9-inch pan will take approximately 60 minutes, while the two 6-inch pans will take around 50 minutes. The bread is done when it is lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
40.6g
Carbs
3.75g
Protein
1.25g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Traditional Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread?
It is a comforting, rustic quick bread that features raisins for sweetness and caraway seeds for nuttiness, adapted specifically to be gluten-free.
How long does it take to prepare and bake this bread?
The entire process takes approximately one hour from start to finish.
What are the primary flavor profiles of this recipe?
This recipe offers a balance of sweetness from raisins, nuttiness from caraway seeds, and a rich, buttery flavor.
What should I serve with Irish Soda Bread?
This bread pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or can be enjoyed simply with a pat of butter.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
What type of baking pan is recommended?
You can use one 9-inch round baking pan or two 6-inch round pans.
How do I prepare the pans before adding the dough?
Prepare the pans by spraying them with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
What are the wet ingredients for this recipe?
The wet ingredients consist of 2 lightly beaten eggs, 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk, and 1/2 cup of melted and cooled butter.
What dry ingredients are needed?
You will need gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds.
What type of gluten-free flour should I use?
Use a purchased gluten-free flour blend that already includes added gums for the best results.
How should the dough be mixed?
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just incorporated; do not overmix.
What is the texture of the dough supposed to be like?
The dough should be slightly sticky and thick before baking.
When do I add the raisins to the mixture?
Fold in the raisins after the wet and dry ingredients have been gently combined but before putting the dough into the pan.
How long does a 9-inch loaf need to bake?
A 9-inch pan will take approximately 60 minutes in the oven.
What is the baking time for two 6-inch pans?
Two 6-inch pans will take around 50 minutes to bake.
How can I tell if the bread is finished baking?
The bread is done when the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What should I do once the bread comes out of the oven?
Let it cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I serve this bread warm?
Yes, the bread can be served warm or at room temperature.
How many calories are in a serving of this bread?
Each serving contains 275 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 10 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 40.6 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does this bread provide?
Each serving provides 3.75 grams of protein.
Is there fiber in this recipe?
Yes, there is 1.25 grams of fiber per serving.
How much sugar is in a serving?
There are 10 grams of sugar per serving.
What amount of caraway seeds is used?
The recipe calls for 3 teaspoons of caraway seeds.
How much buttermilk is required?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.
Does this recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
It uses both: 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 3 teaspoons of gluten-free baking powder.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 2 eggs, which should be lightly beaten.
What quantity of raisins is added?
The recipe uses 1 cup of raisins.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include gluten-free, irish soda bread, bread recipes, comfort food, baking, traditional, quick bread, raisins, and caraway seeds.