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15 Delicious Ways To Make Irish Soda Bread

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Irish Soda Bread
John Komar

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Originally, Irish soda bread was made with just four ingredients: flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and salt. The dish, which can be traced back to the early 1800s, has had tons of variations since—from American immigrants who started adding things like caraway seeds and raisins to modern day twists like our chocolate chip soda bread recipe. However you make it, be sure to add a nice slab of butter to it once done, and serve it warm. For more Irish-inspired recipes, check out our favorite corned beef recipes.

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Chocolatey Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread
John Komar

A good go-to Irish soda bread with one small, but amazing, twist.

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Irish Cheddar and Bacon Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Jessica Gavin

Fact: Bread is better with cheese and bacon.

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Skillet Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Jo Cooks

Anything your oven can do...

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4

Classic Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

The traditional bread is an Irish staple—and this version is made just like the original.

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Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Foodness Gracious

The flavor is insane.

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6

Irish Walnut Oatmeal Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Unshopisticook

Add oats and walnuts for an easy twist on the classic.

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Apricot Orange Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Flavor The Moments

This fruity soda bread is amaze with jam.

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8

Beer and Rye Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

Why wouldn't you want to add beer to your bread?

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9

Irish Soda Bread Scones

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Courtesy of Baker By Nature

Top them with honey cinnamon butter and you won't be sorry.

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10

Cinnamon Raisin Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Bakers Royale

Show cinnamon raisin toast what's up.

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Irish Soda Bread Muffins

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Courtesy of Damn Delicious

Bake soda bread in muffin tins for an on-the-go, sweet breakfast.

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12

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Our Four Forks

Guilt (and gluten) free.

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13

Irish Soda Bread Grilled Cheese with Pesto

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Courtesy of Just A Taste

R.I.P. regular bread.

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14

Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread

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Courtesy of Kitchen Treaty

Give your soda bread a holiday twist!

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Soda Bread Biscuits

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Courtesy of Simply Recipes

Everything is infinitely better in biscuit form.

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