Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Grab a green beer and whip up this super easy Irish Soda Bread recipe. Instead of buttermilk, I made a dairy free mixture that bakes just as well. Check it out below.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for golden raisins
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablspoons Earth Balance Coconut Spread
- 1 3/4 cup of almond milk
- 5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup golden raisins
Method
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the coconut spread and mix on low speed until the butter is mixed into the flour.
In separate bowl, add the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir until well combined.
With a fork, lightly beat the almond milk mixture, egg, and orange zest together in a measuring cup. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the mixture to the flour mixture. Combine the golden raisins with 1 tablespoon of flour and mix into the dough. It will be very wet.
Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on the prepared sheet pan and lightly cut an X into the top of the bread with a serrated knife. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.
Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
If you’re not concerned about the dairy, top with Kerrygold Butter.
Recipe altered from the one and only Ina Garten’s, which you can find here: Ina Garten’s Irish Soda Bread
jon latessa 