Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Want a simple bread recipe? This Irish soda bread requires no kneading or proving, is yeast-free and takes minutes to prepare. Above all, it's delicious Bake a batch of classic soda bread or try an inventive twist. Choose a fruity spiced slice, a treacle-laced loaf or something to go with smoked salmon BBC Good Food's Irish recipes are perfect for a comforting family dinner or for entertaining friends. Treat yourself to soda bread or a hearty stew A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats, from BBC Good Food. This simple, yeast-free Irish bread is delicious with soup or cheese. For a darker loaf, you can use an extra spoonful of treacle in place of the honey

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker - or do it the traditional way. This easy white bread has been triple-tested by our cookery team and nutritionally analysed. This no-yeast bread is made using any plain flour you have at home. It’s slightly denser than a yeasted bread, but very satisfying spread with butter or dunked in hot soup This Irish soda bread requires no kneading or proving, is yeast-free and takes minutes to prepare. Preheat the oven, then simply mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Celebrate St Patrick's Day with some of our favourite Irish recipes, including soda bread, Guinness chocolate puddings and Irish stew.