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Two slices of hearty soda bread on a metal plate next to the rest of the loaf on a green linen.

No-Knead Irish Soda Bread

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Carissa Erzen
Rustic Irish soda bread with a crispy crust, herbs, & Irish cheese is made with buttermilk, no yeast, no kneading, & ready in one hour!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 10 slices (1 loaf)
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups dark rye flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup shredded Irish cheese (3 ounces) (I like Kerrygold Dubliner cheese)
  • 1½ cups buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & sprinkle a little flour or cornmeal on top.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, baking soda, garlic powder, dried rosemary and dried thyme.
  • Stir the shredded cheese into the dry ingredients.
  • Add the buttermilk and gently mix just until you don't see any pockets of dry flour. (The dough will feel a little sticky which is normal. However if it's wet, mix in a little more all-purpose flour. Be careful not to overmix the dough, which can make your bread tough.)
  • Gently shape the dough into a dome that is about 6-inches in diameter. Transfer to your prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a big X into the top of the bread, ½-inch (1.25 cm) deep.
  • Bake the bread for 40 to 50 minutes, until the crust is brown and crispy. Allow the bread to cool for at least 1 hour, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't substitute water or plain milk for the buttermilk, since baking soda needs the acidity to activate & leaven the bread.
  • Make sure your baking soda is within its expiration date, since old baking soda won't react properly to give your bread a nice rise as it bakes. 
  • Store cooled bread at room temperature in a paper bag or clean kitchen towel at room temperature. To freeze, wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap then aluminum foil. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice (of 10)Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
Keyword rye bread, soda bread, traditional Irish soda bread
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