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Sourdough Irish soda bread in dutch oven on wood table.

Sourdough Irish Soda Bread

A simple, quick bread made with active sourdough starter, buttermilk, and wholesome flours. Perfectly golden, soft inside, and ready in under an hour! Delicious served warm with butter, alongside soups or stews. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups bread flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice/vinegar
  • ½ cup active sourdough starter
  • Optional: ¼ cup raisins or currants 1 Tbsp caraway seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Preheat Dutch oven if using.
  • Mix flours, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine buttermilk and sourdough starter.
  • Add wet to dry ingredients; mix into a shaggy dough.
  • Shape into a round loaf on a floured surface; score an X on top.
  • Bake 35-40 mins (round loaf) or 45-50 mins (loaf pan). Bread is done when golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze slices.
  • Serve with butter, soups, or stews.
  • Add raisins or caraway seeds for a traditional touch.
 
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