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

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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

Combine all ingredients in your bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the liquids are added first.
Select the dough cycle on your bread machine. Most machines will take around 1 hour and 15 minutes for the dough cycle.
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).
Allow the bread machine to complete the baking cycle (approximately 75-80 minutes).
Once the baking cycle is finished, carefully remove the bread from the bread machine and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine?

Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine takes about 205 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine?

Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine has approximately 191.2 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine?

The key ingredients for Authentic Irish Soda Bread Bread Machine are Bread Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Dry Buttermilk, Cornmeal, Salt, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.