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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Quickbread Recipes

    Vegan Irish Soda Bread

    Published: Jan 26, 2024 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This Vegan Irish Soda Bread recipe is completely dairy-free and contains no yeast so its the fastest loaf of bread you'll ever bake! This loaf is tender, easy to make and requires only 8 ingredients.

    Loaf of Vegan and Dairy-Free Irish Soda Bread on a white cloth.

    I love to make yeasted breads like Vegan Garlic Knots or Vegan Parker House Dinner Rolls, but sometimes I don't want to wait as long as it takes to make a yeasted bread. Enter: Vegan Irish Soda Bread.

    Its fast, and is absolutely delicious with a bowl of soup Like my Roasted Cauliflower Butternut Squash Soup or even with a my Vegan White Bean Chili. Or even just toasted with butter and jam!

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Variations
    • Step-by Step Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Looking for Soup Recipes to Serve it with?
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    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    If I haven't convinced you yet, here are the top 5 reasons that I know you're going to love this recipe.

    • This homemade vegan bread recipe contains no yeast, so its super fast!
    • The loaf is hearty and tender.
    • Irish Soda Bread is delicious with any soup or stew.
    • This recipe is simple to make so its perfect for beginners.
    • And it only requires 8 basic ingredients!

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for making vegan Irish soda bread on a white cloth.

    Flour: Just plain old all purpose flour, here. My favorite brand is King Arthur.

    Baking Powder and Baking Soda: A combination of baking powder and baking soda yeilds a nice, high, even rise.

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Oil helps to prevent this loaf from becoming tough and dense.

    Non-Dairy Milk: Use a plain, unsweetened plant milk here. Any variety will do! I have used both soy milk and boxed coconut milk with identical results.

    Lemon Juice: Combine lemon juice with the non-dairy milk to create buttermilk. The acid will activate the baking soda. You can also use plain old white vinegar.

    Variations

    If you like raisins in your Vegan Irish Soda Bread, add ½ cup of raisins in with the dry ingredients.

    Step-by Step Instructions

    Non-dairy milk and lemon juice in a glass cup.

    Step 1. Combine the non-dairy milk with lemon juice and set aside.

    Dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl with the wet ingredients poured on top.

    Step 2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a large bowl. Then, add the non-dairy buttermilk and olive oil.

    A shaggy bread dough in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

    Shaggy dough on a floured wooden surface.

    Step 4. Lightly flour a work surface, and turn the dough out onto it. Fold the dough onto itself a few times until it comes together.

    Vegan Irish Soda Bread Loaf patted out into a round loaf.

    Step 5. Pat the dough into a loaf that is 6 inches in diameter.

    The dough on a parchment lined baking sheet with an X cut into the dough.

    Step 6. Transfer to a baking sheet and use a sharp knife to score an X into the loaf. The score should be about ½ inch deep. Then bake the Vegan Irish Soda Bread until golden brown!

    Recipe FAQs

    How should I store this Vegan Irish Soda Bread recipe?

    Slice the loaf and place it into an airtight container and store in the freezer.

    What is the best way to eat Irish Soda Bread?

    Soda bread is best eaten warm from the oven, slathered with butter. And served along with some soup or stew.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    Its important that the dough is not kneaded after its turned out onto your work surface. Just fold the dough, then gently pat it out, and fold it again.

    This will help the dough come together without strengthening the gluten.

    A slice of Vegan Irish Soda Bread with a pat of non-dairy butter on it.

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    If you tried this Vegan Irish Soda Bread recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

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    Vegan Irish Soda Bread with a few slices coming off the loaf on a white cloth.

    Vegan Irish Soda Bread

    Megan Calipari
    This Vegan Irish Soda Bread recipe is completely dairy-free and contains no yeast so its the fastest loaf of bread you'll ever bake!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 190 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
    • 1 Rubber Spatula
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • 1 Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ tsp Baking Soda
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt ¾ teaspoon if using table salt
    • 1 ⅓ Cups Plain Unsweetened Plant Milk I used So Delicious Coconut Milk
    • 4 teaspoon Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
    • 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking tray with parchment.
    • In a small bowl or in a pint sized liquid measuring cup, combine non-dairy milk, and lemon juice. Set aside.
      1 ⅓ Cups Plain Unsweetened Plant Milk, 4 teaspoon Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
    • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
      3 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour, 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar, 2 teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • Pour the non-dairy milk mixture and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then lightly flour your work surface and the dough out onto it.
      3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Fold the dough a few times just until it comes together. It will be sticky, so flour your hands if you need to! (see note)
    • Then pat the dough into a ball with a 6" diameter. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Using a sharp knife, score an X onto the top of the loaf that is about ½ inch deep.
    • Place in a 400° F oven for 38-43 minutes or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Once you've turned the dough out onto a floured surface, just gently fold it. Don't knead it. It will take 3-5 folds.
    To store: Slice the loaf and place into an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SliceCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 359mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Tom

      September 10, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      Hi,
      Can we make it gluten-free?

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      • Megan Calipari

        September 11, 2022 at 10:55 am

        I've never tried to make this recipe gluten free, but I don't think id recommend it. Try finding a soda bread recipe that is made to be gluten-free for best results!

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    2. Sue Higgins

      March 17, 2024 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Baked this yesterday and it was simple to make and delicious!! Will certainly bake this again! It is a winner!!

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