Irish Soda Bread

This easy Irish soda bread is made in a bread machine using simple pantry ingredients and no yeast, making it perfect for beginners. With a slightly dense texture and a hint of sweetness from blueberries, this quick bread comes together effortlessly on the cake setting. It’s a great option for breakfast or a snack, especially when served warm with butter or jam.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings: 6

Course: bread

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 240

Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups buttermilk
1 egg beaten
4 tablespoons butter softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¾ to 1 cup blueberries or raisins or caraway seeds for traditional version

Equipment

KBS Bread Maker

Method

Add buttermilk, beaten egg, and softened butter to the bread machine pan.
Add flour evenly over the wet ingredients.
Sprinkle in baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Set bread machine to Cake setting (or quick bread setting if available).
Start the machine and allow it to begin mixing.
After a few minutes of mixing, add blueberries (or your preferred add-ins).
Let the machine complete the full cycle.
Remove bread from the pan and allow it to cool on a rack.
Slice and enjoy!