Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

triangular slice of Irish soda bread with butter, beside a cast iron pan containing baked Irish soda bread.

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Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

The Best Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread recipe you've ever had. Adapted from an ancient Galway recipe, this homemade bread is so delicious that no one will even know that its Gluten-free. This St. Patrick's day everyone gets to enjoy Irish Soda Bread.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Course: Baked Good

Cuisine: American, Irish

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Abra Pappa, MS, CNS, LDN

Ingredients

DRY INGREDIENTS

1 cup gluten free 1:1 baking flour I use Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur Brand
1 cup almond flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch kosher salt

WET INGREDIENTS

1 large egg
1/4 cup avocado oil
5 oz whole milk

ADD IN'S

1/2 cup raisins or currants
1 tsp caraway seeds

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 325 degrees
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients by gently stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients by whisking together
Combine dry into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix together to create a batter.
Fold in raisins and caraway seeds into the batter. Stir batter to distribute evenly.
Prepare baking dish or cast iron pan by greasing with melted butter or spray avocado oil. Pour bread batter into the 8-inch cast iron pan or baking dish. Gently press the batter with your fingertips to help it lay evenly in the pan.
Using a sharp knife slice an X into the top of the bread dough and sprinkle lightly with additional 1:1 gluten free flour.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 50 minutes
Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Slice into triangles shaped pieced and serve with a generous hunk of Irish butter.

Notes

Expert Tip: Unlike yeasted bread, Irish soda bread does not have a particularly long shelf life. While it can last a few days, its best enjoyed the day it comes out of the oven.

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