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Easy Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

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A quick and easy gluten-free Irish soda bread recipe that yields a rustic, tender loaf with a golden crust. Perfect for cozy occasions and made with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) gluten-free flour blend (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 baking flour)
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (420ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or dairy-free yogurt mixed with lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (if flour blend does not contain it)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt until evenly combined and aerated.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk and honey until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough will be sticky and shaggy.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a round loaf about 7 inches (18 cm) wide. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or skillet.
  6. Score a deep cross about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep across the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and firm. Tap the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow when done.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If the crust browns too quickly, tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. For dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and use coconut yogurt for richness. Optional additions include dried currants, raisins, herbs, or seeds for variation.

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