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Irish Soda Bread, and where to source it

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Work the dough as little as possible and get it in the oven fast — the acid in the buttermilk starts reacting with the soda the moment they meet, and overworking knocks the gas out before it can lift the crumb.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook45 min
MakesOne round loaf
CuisineIrish
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
All-purpose flour
450g
3.5 cups
Local / market
Buttermilk
400g
1.75 cups
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Baking soda
1 tsp
1 tsp
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Fine salt
1 tsp
1 tsp
Local / market
Whole wheat flour
100g
3/4 cup
Local / market
Rolled oats
2 tbsp
2 tbsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Whisk the flours, soda, and salt together in a wide bowl.2 min
  2. Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms.2 min
  3. Tip onto a floured surface and pat gently into a round, handling as little as possible.3 min
  4. Cut a deep cross into the top, scatter oats, and set on a floured tray.2 min
  5. Bake at 425F until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath, about 45 minutes.45 min
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Bench scraper · Mixing bowl

Straight Answers
Can you make Irish Soda Bread in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.

Can you freeze Irish Soda Bread? — Yes

Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.

Can you make Irish Soda Bread ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Irish Soda Bread gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Irish Soda Bread vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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