Dark Irish soda bread

60 min
medium
6 ingredients

Dark Irish soda bread

Irish dark soda bread is a traditional recipe with its roots in Ireland, where it has been prepared for centuries as a staple food on the family table. Its name comes from the use of baking soda as a leavening agent, instead of traditional yeast. This bread is known for its dense texture and slightly sweet and tangy flavor, thanks to the use of buttermilk or sour milk.

In different Latin American countries, this bread may have various names or adaptations, although not always with the same method. For example, in Mexico you might find a similar version as "homemade sour milk bread," while in other countries like Argentina or Chile, the concept of a quick bread with baking soda may be present in homemade preparations, but with variations in the ingredients. The popularity of Irish dark soda bread has grown worldwide, standing out for its ease of preparation and characteristic flavor.

How to make Irish dark soda bread

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease two bread pans.

Sift the all-purpose wheat flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a large bowl.

Add brown sugar and stir well to incorporate, being very careful to break up any lumps of brown sugar.

Add sour milk and mix well.

Divide the batter between the two prepared pans.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and crusty.

Cool on wire racks.

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Ingredients (6)

  • All-Purpose Wheat Flour
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Brown Sugar
  • Buttermilk

Instructions (12 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. 2 Grease two loaf pans
  3. 3 Sift the all-purpose wheat flour
  4. 4 whole wheat flour
  5. 5 baking soda
  6. 6 and baking powder together in a large bowl
  7. 7 Add brown sugar and stir well to incorporate
  8. 8 taking great care to break up any lumps of brown sugar
  9. 9 Add sour milk and mix well
  10. 10 Divide the batter between the two prepared pans
  11. 11 Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden and crisp
  12. 12 Cool on wire racks