June 23, 2020

Yeast-Free Irish Soda Bread

If your lockdown life was anything like mine, then you may have found it impossible to find yeast. I searched high and low for yeast every time I did a shop. I even looked to see if I could order yeast online. Nothing.

It was so stressful to visit shop after shop and not be able to find even the most basic ingredients. Eggs were another one we really struggled to get our hands on. Luckily eventually these items came back onto shelves, but there were a few weeks there where I had to think outside the box.

So, I had to get creative when it came to making bread that didn't require yeast. Enter Irish soda bread!

This crumbly, warm, buttery loaf has been a lifesaver during the lockdown. With access to limited ingredients, this simple bread worked perfectly as a replacement for the usual yeast-based bread I would normally have made.

This bread is versatile. Pair a posted bitterly slice with a bowl of chili, use it to make a meatloaf sandwich, or enjoy it sweet, with a thick spread of strawberry jam or chocolate spread.

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I can recommend this recipe enough. Its so simple, easy, versatile, and delicious too. It's also the perfect front porch drop item if you're looking for something to drop off to a loved one during lockdown. Wrap up a loaf with a jar of jam or some cheese and leave it for them as a little quarantine treat.

Let me know how you find this recipe and send me your favorite items to add to it! I love hearing how different people modify my recipes.

Stay safe and well! xx

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

4 Cup All purpose flour
4 Tbsp White granulated sugar
1 Tsp Baking soda
1 Tbsp Baking powder
½ Tsp Salt

Dry Ingredients

¼ Cup Granulated sugar
½ Cup Butter or margarine, softened
1 Cup Milk
1 Egg
¼ Cup Butter or margarine, melted (for wash)
¼ Cup Milk (for wash)

Instructions

Combine

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly.

Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.

Bake

Pour the combined mix into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake the loaf for 45 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean from the center.
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.

Enjoy

Serve warm with vegan margarine and jam or enjoy with a soup or stew.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5g		11%
Saturated Fat 4g		20%
Trans Fat g
Sodium 269mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 22.5g		7%
Dietary Fiber 2g		8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 4g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Notes

Cooking times may vary depending on your oven

Yeast-Free Irish Soda Bread