Name: Easy Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups buttermilk; 1 large egg; 4 tablespoons melted butter, divided; 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.75 teaspoon salt

Easy Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

4.5

(2)

2 Reviews

This quick soda bread is best eaten the day it's made--try it with butter and jam for extra flavor. Traditional Irish soda bread made with wheat flour requires a very light touch to avoid developing the gluten, which would make the bread tough. However this dough, which is made with gluten-free flour, should be beaten thoroughly. A stand mixer is perfect for the job.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Gluten-Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Whisk buttermilk, egg and 3 tablespoons melted butter in a medium bowl.
Place flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix on low speed to combine. Increase speed to medium and slowly add the buttermilk mixture until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over the base and partway up the sides of an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Dust hands with flour and form the dough into a ball. Press the dough into the prepared pan. Use a sharp knife to score a deep "X" in the top of the dough.
Bake until lightly browned and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

159	Calories
6g	Fat
24g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 159
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g	9%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Vitamin A 191IU	4%
Folate 4mcg	1%
Sodium 370mg	16%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 4mg	1%
Potassium 48mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.