20 Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Last Updated on January 22, 2022 by Ellen Christian

Check out these 25 recipes for traditional and non traditional Irish Soda Bread. Try the Sweet Irish Soda Bread or the Breadmaker Irish Soda Bread today.

Have you ever made traditional Irish soda bread? With St. Patrick’s Day almost here, I wanted to share a few Irish soda bread recipes with you.  

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Everyone in my family loves homemade bread whether it’s just sliced with fresh butter or toasted with honey. To keep it traditional, you can eat yours with clotted cream which is a British spread that is somewhere between whipped cream and butter. 

Traditional Irish Soda Bread is baked in a cast-iron skillet or dutch oven. I think it gives it the best taste and texture, but you can certainly bake it in a different type of bread pan if you don’t have cast iron on hand. Remember, you need to season your cast iron to make it last.

If you want something quick and easy, this mix makes the most delicious Irish Soda Bread I’ve had in quite a while.

Breadmaker Irish Soda Bread

One of my favorite kitchen appliances is my breadmaker. It takes all of the work and effort out of making homemade bread. But, you still have the same delicious homemade taste. Why not try this recipe.

If you enjoy using your breadmaker, you might want to try my Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns Recipe or my Bread Machine Wheat Bread with Honey.

Sweet Irish Soda Bread

Depending on the recipe that you use, traditional Irish soda bread recipes may not be overly sweet. It really depends on how much sweetener you choose to add to your dough. If you like it on the sweet side, try this recipe.

Recipe for traditional Irish Soda Bread

Here are just a few recipes that are more on the traditional side. Pick a few to try today.

• Easy Irish Soda Bread
• Classic Irish Soda Bread
• Baking Irish Soda Bread with Kids
• Skillet Irish Soda Bread

If you need a recipe without grains or gluten, try this Grain Free Irish Soda Bread or this Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread. These are ideal for those living a low-carb lifestyle.

And, you may want to try this Vegan Irish Soda Bread.

Non traditional Irish soda bread recipes

From scones to muffins and unique additions, these recipes all sound delicious.

•  Irish Soda Bread Scones
• Irish Soda Bread Biscuits
• Apricot Orange Irish Soda Bread
• Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread
• Irish Soda Bread Scones
• American Irish Soda Bread
• Mini Irish Soda Bread Muffins
• Irish Brown Soda Bread
• Seeded Whole Grain Soda Bread

Note:  As a frugal cooking tip, you can make your own buttermilk if you don’t have any. Just take slightly less than two cups of milk and add two tablespoons of lemon juice to it. Let it stand for 5 minutes and you have buttermilk. No need to run to the store to purchase buttermilk when you don’t have any.

If you’re looking for something delicious to have for dinner with one of these traditional Irish Soda Bread recipes, I highly recommend my Irish Dublin Coddle. It’s a family favorite that gets asked for over and over again. Grab the link below.

More St. Patrick’s Day articles

If you’re looking for more St. Patrick’s Day fun, why not try these:

• Make a natural mint Shamrock Shake
• Learn to make Irish Oatcakes
• Try Corned beef and cabbage
• Make an Irish buttermilk bath
• Learn about St Patrick’s Day history for kids
• Check out this framed Irish proverb craft
• Try my Bailey’s non alcoholic Irish cream
• Make an easy Irish coffee scrub
• Try my Irish spice cake
• Make an Irish cheese board