Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine Recipe

Bake the most incredible, authentic Irish soda bread in your bread machine this St. Patrick's Day! This recipe, adapted from "Rustic European Bread," delivers a deliciously crumbly loaf with a subtly sweet flavor. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing masterpiece. Perfect for celebrations or a simple, satisfying treat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 191.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.5 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine

  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup dry buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten

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How to Make Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine

  1. Combine all ingredients in your bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the liquids are added first.
  2. Select the dough cycle on your bread machine. Most machines will take around 1 hour and 15 minutes for the dough cycle.
  3. Once the dough cycle is complete, the bread machine should automatically transfer to the bake cycle. If not, manually select the bake cycle (check your bread machine's manual for specifics).
  4. Allow the bread machine to complete the baking cycle (approximately 75-80 minutes).
  5. Once the baking cycle is finished, carefully remove the bread from the bread machine and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Enjoy your delicious homemade Irish soda bread! Serve warm with butter or your favorite spread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

7g

Carbs

12g

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