No Added Sugar Irish Soda Bread (video)

This No Added Sugar Irish Soda Bread is a quick and easy quick bread recipe that is sure to impress.

Made with buttermilk and no added sugar, this hearty bread is dense and moist, making it perfect for serving with a pat of butter on top or with your favorite soup.

What makes Irish Soda Bread so good?

Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread made with baking soda rather than yeast.

I like how easy this recipe for bread is to make.

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That rustic quick bread is made with almond meal and topped with sesame seeds. Both this recipe for soda bread and that recipe for rustic bread are simple quick breads that are made with no added sugar or yeast.

Dried fruit, such currents, are often added to soda bread for a bit of flavor and added texture. You can find dried currants here.

Why We Love this recipe for Soda Bread.

Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require any yeast. All you need is baking soda and buttermilk.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe is especially perfect for holidays such as St Patrick's Day.
• Made without yeast, this bread requires no kneading, making it a quick and simple recipe to make.
• Personalizing this bread is as easy as adding dried currants, raisins, or caraway seeds.
• Leftovers can be enjoyed as is or as part of a sandwich.
• This bread tastes amazing while it is baking.
• Irish soda bread is quick and filling, making it a family and friends favorite.

Ingredients needed to make Irish Soda Bread without sugar.

• Flour. Regular all purpose flour.
• Sugar Alternative. Use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Baking Soda. The leavening agent used to help the bread rise.
• Salt. Added as a flavor balance. You can omit this if desired.
• Butter. Your butter should be cold and cut into cubes. If you are using salted butter you can omit the salt above.
• Egg. Your egg should be lightly whisked.
• Buttermilk. This is the wet ingredient that adds the flavor that this bread is famous for. Buttermilk also encourages rising when combined with the baking soda.
• Optional add-ins - caraway seeds, raisins, or currants

Tips for making the best soda bread.

Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of your soda bread. This is especially true with your baking soda as this is what makes the bread rise.

More helpful tips for you.

1. If your dough seems to be too dry and crumbly, you can try adding buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
2. Can I make Irish Soda Bread without buttermilk?
   Not really, because all the leavening comes from the baking soda and buttermilk, you need the acid in the buttermilk to interact with the baking soda and make the bread rise, resulting in a light and tender texture. You can try using a vinegar and milk mixture but, the bread may not taste the same.
3. Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
   Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for part or all of the all-purpose flour in this recipe. Keep in mind that whole wheat flour will result in denser and nuttier bread compared to using only all-purpose flour.
4. Can I make this recipe egg-free? Yes, you can skip the egg. You’ll get a slightly lighter loaf as the egg adds density and richness but it still turns out great without the egg.
5. Make this into a Whole Wheat Soda Bread Replace some or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and denser texture. Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to the bread, making it a healthier option
6. Using a sharp knife to carefully make an "X" in the top of your bread before baking will help it bake more evenly.

How to make No Added Sugar Irish Soda Bread

Prep Time : 10 minutes .
Bake Time : 50 minutes .
Servings: 18 depending on how it is sliced. .

1. Prep. Preheat your oven to 375 and prep a rimmed baking sheet or cast iron skillet for nonstick. Parchment paper or a baking mat work for the baking sheet.
2. Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour, sugar alternative, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold diced butter to the flour mixture and use your hands (or a pastry cutter) to work the ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then make a well in the center of the ingredients.
3. Wet Ingredient. Add the buttermilk and whisked egg to the well that you just created (image 2) and use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until the dough is just soft (not overmixed).
4. Shape the dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly dusted clean workspace and and gently knead it for about a minute so that the dough comes together. Then shape the dough into a round loaf and place it onto the prepared baking sheet from the first step.
5. Bake. Use a knife to make an "X" about a half inch deep on the top of your bread (image 3). Then bake the bread for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
6. Cool. Transfer your soda bread to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Expert Tip 👉 You can also use a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread to check to see if it is baked through. The toothpick should come out clean.

How to store Irish Soda Bread .

Once your soda bread has fully cooled it should be stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic or similar wrap. When properly stored, this bread should keep for up to a few days at room temperature or frozen for up to a few months (defrost in your refrigerator).

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