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
346 responses to “Low-Carb Irish Soda Bread”
Hey old friend! Gluten Free Diva here. Dealing with family member with diabetes. Can I sub stevia (Powder not liquid) for the honey?
Hi Ellen! How are you? I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Keto Bread for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/keto-bread/
I’m so glad to hear from you!
Elana
You have such wonderful holiday recipes! I also appreciate all of your egg free recipes. Could you make this without egg?
Patty, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Egg-Free Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/egg-free-diet/
I hope you find something you like!
Elana
This bread is wonderful! So moist and dedicate. I’m so grateful for your site and all your amazing recipes! I always know they will be delicious, I’ve tried so many. Thank you, Elana!
Gwyneth, thanks for letting me know this bread is wonderful :-)
I am allergic to almonds. Can I substitute a different type of flour?
Jeeannine, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Nut-Free Recipes for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/nut-free-diet/
I hope you find something you like!
Elana
HI Elana. I have all your cookbooks and love the recipes. Would love to try this one, but my cancer diet does not allow any vinegars. Could you please print the recipe using buttermilk. Thanks so much.
Sharon thanks for your sweet comment! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my books! I have’t tried making this with buttermilk so not sure how that would work. If you do experiment I hope you’ll let us know how it turns out :-)
If I wanted to use buttermilk would just omit the apple cider vinegar and use the same measurement for the buttermilk?
Debra, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Elana, Thank you so much for your recipes and insight. My family prefers a more savory soda bread so I am wondering if this recipe will work without raisins and honey. Would it need more salt?
Tina, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
I love your recipe and make it every year! Do you have a brisket/corned beef and cabbage recipe that you use and could share?
Susan, I don’t as of now, but will add to my list of recipe requests :-)
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