As a Jew, making Irish Soda Bread would not be something that comes naturally to me. However, over the years, I’ve received many requests for a Low-Carb Irish Soda Bread recipe.
Given that I’m not Irish, I had to do some research to figure out what Irish Soda Bread is. According to Wikipedia:
“Soda bread is a variety of quick bread in which bread soda (otherwise known as baking soda) is used as a raising agent rather than yeast. The ingredients of traditional soda bread are flour, bread soda, salt, and buttermilk. Other ingredients can be added such as raisins, egg or various forms of nuts.”
Irish Soda Bread typically contains buttermilk. The acid in the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create a chemical reaction which makes this bread rise. In order to make a dairy-free Irish Soda Bread I used apple cider vinegar rather than buttermilk.
Here you have my extraordinarily healthy, almost Keto Irish Soda Bread recipe, made with almond flour. Leave out the raisins (which eliminates around 5g of carbs per serving) and it will be close to a 1:1 ketogenic bread. For an awesome bread recipe without any sweetener, try Blueberry Lemon Keto Bread or my Keto Bread which is perfect for sandwiches.
To store this gluten-free bread, wrap in a paper towel, seal in a plastic bag, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
I serve this classic St. Patrick’s Day Soda Bread along with my Green Eggs recipe. My naturally sweetened Peppermint Patties are another healthy St. Patrick’s Day recipe that you’ll love!
Here are some of my other easy low-carb paleo bread recipes:
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this recipe in March 2011 and that makes me feel very old!
Comments
388 responses to “Low-Carb Irish Soda Bread”
I’ve been holding onto this recipe for a year. Now that I have some time on my hands I finally had time to make it. Very good. Thank you.
Florence, thanks for letting me know this recipe is very good!
Elana,
I have been making this soda bread for several years on St. Patty and it’s been my entire family’s favorite since the 1st year.
The touch of sweetness from honey and raisins gives us a sense of satisfaction For sweets so that we don’t need dessert afterward:) Thank you!!
Mariko, thanks for letting me know that you and your entire family love this bread :-)
Is this recipe missing Liquids? I have a pile of dry ingredients with lumps here.
Amy, thanks for your comment! This recipe does have liquids including eggs, honey, and ACV :-)
I know this recipe has been around for a while, but I wanted you to know I’ve made this every St Patrick’s day for the last 4 years! It’s my Mom AND my husband’s favorite, and we love having the leftovers with lots of butter and a spot of tea. ☘️
Amanda, I’m so happy to hear this is a family favorite! We love it too :-)
AWESOME RECIPE!!! Works great!!! I was looking for an Irish Soda Bread with almond flour.
PS, I upped the raisins to 2 cups, and it was still FANTASTIC!!!!
Brad, thanks for letting me know this is AWESOME!
I made this yesterday – followed it exactly. Had to throw it out for the birds. I was only able to get it to 6″x1″ – not 8″x1.5″ suggested. It did not rise at all!! Browned too much and dried out while I kept in oven for 10mins after turning off oven. Extremely disappointed. Almond flour is very pricey and I am always careful in not wasting it. It was very browned inside and out and very dry.
Laurie, thanks for your comment! I’m happy to help figure out what went wrong so that it’s perfect next time :-)
This happened to me too! I tried it yesterday. Bought new baking soda and tried it again today. Both times, they were flat, too dark, and hard. I sliced, rebaked, and turned it into biscotti.
Em, happy to help you troubleshoot this so it turns out perfectly :-)
Made this twice and it hardly rises and doesn’t bake through. Tested my baking powder. Don’t know why.
Kathy, thanks for your comment! This recipe does not call for baking powder so that may be an issue :-)
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