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
372 responses to “Low-Carb Irish Soda Bread”
This is my favourite of all the breads in the Paleo world. I cant say enough about it and I am so glad I found it. It’s super easy, healthy and my go to to have bread around… so much so that I usually make 2 at a time. I put raisins and walnuts in mine and the whole family loves it. My favourite lunch is a slice of this bread topped with egg salad made with avocado mayo. SO GOOD!
Robyn, thanks for letting me know this is SO GOOD! We love it too :-)
I made this bread with only 1 substitute that was maple syrup for honey and it has a strong ammonia odor, is that from the baking soda?
Kit, sounds like one of your ingredients may have gone rancid.
The ammonia odor is from the vinegar. It helps the bread rise. I use less or use lemon juice. Donna C.
Thanks Donna!
I’m on a candida diet and need to replace the honey with stevia. Do I need to use stevia drops and if so, how much? Thanks
Sue, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Has anyone ever tried this without using eggs? What would be a good substitute?
Thanks Michelle! As of this writing, I haven’t ever had any of my bread recipes work without eggs –still trying to conquer that challenge!
This recipe was referred to me by @cocomorante on Instagram. It certainly looks like like the perfect low carb recipe.
Rachel, thanks for letting me know this looks like the perfect low-carb recipe!
This looks great. I’m going to try it. I came to your site looking for help making a sourdough coconut bread – the cocolithic bread.
Thanks Michelle!
This was delicious! I’ve made it multiple times, and I eat almost the whole loaf every time… Thanks so much for the recipe! <3
Mary, thanks for letting me know this is delicious!
What is the calorie count for one slice. I made them into muffins and wondered how many calories
Peggy, for more on that go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
OMG!!! This is amazing. Elana, we love your recipes! Simple, easy to make and DELICIOUS! Thanks for all you do.
Joe, thanks so much for letting me know this is OMG DELICIOUS!!!
Love this receipe and I’ve just made it using pecans instead of raisins and Maple syrup instead of honey. It was so fabulous,I loved it even more
Jen, thanks for letting me know this bread is fabulous!
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