Irish Soda Bread Recipe (No-Yeast Quick Bread)

Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment so the loaf won’t stick.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.

Pour in the buttermilk gradually and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Don’t overwork it; gentle handling keeps it tender.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and quickly form a round loaf. Cut a shallow X on top to help it open up as it bakes.

Place on the prepared sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, until golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

Let the bread rest on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve. It cuts cleaner once it’s slightly cooled.