Guten-Free Irish Soda Bread

5 from 9 votes

This gluten-free Irish soda bread offers a modern twist on the traditional Irish recipe. Using basic ingredients, you can quickly create a hearty, delicious loaf of bread. No yeast required!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Bread, Breakfast

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: bread, gluten-free, Irish soda bread, quick bread

Servings: servings

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Patrice Rutledge

Cost: $7

Equipment

whisk
silicone baking sheet
pastry brush

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 egg large
3 cups gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons cane sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine softened
2/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon margarine melted
1 tablespoon buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Farenheit. Grease a baking sheet (or use a silcone baking sheet or parchment paper).
In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut the softened margarine into the flour mixture.
Add the raisins to the flour mixture and combine.
Add the whisked buttermilk and egg to the flour mixture and stir.
Form a ball with the dough using floured hands. Place on the baking sheet.
Combine melted butter or margarine with the tablespoon of buttermilk. Brush on top of loaf using a pastry brush. Use a knife to cut an "X" on the top of the loaf.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and serve immediately.

Notes

If your gluten-free flour doesn't contain xanthan gum, you should add 1 teaspoon. Alternatively, add 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal with 2 teaspoons of water.

If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute one cup regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. I used organic low-fat milk with lemon juice in this recipe.

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