This Almond Flour Irish Soda Bread is a simple quick bread that's prepped in about 15 minutes. Made with almond flour as the base, it's nutrient dense, yet has a touch of sweetness that will keep you coming back for more! Gluten Free, Grain Free and Dairy Free.
What is Irish Soda Bread?
The essential ingredients in a traditional Irish Soda Bread are flour, baking soda, and buttermilk. The acid in the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to create the bread's leavening. This is what gives the bread it's name, "soda bread"!
The first time I tried an Irish soda bread was actually when I visited Dublin many years ago while studying abroad in college. That was LONG before our gluten-free days!
Our adaptation on the traditional Irish-inspired bread is gluten, dairy and grain-free, packed with nutrition and loaded with flavor. This is the best soda bread recipe! It's perfectly crusty on the outside while soft and delicious on the inside. This healthy soda bread recipe is perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations or any time throughout the year!
Ingredients Needed to Make This Almond Flour Irish Soda Bread Recipe
- Almond Flour
- Tapioca Flour
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Raisins
- Flax Meal
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Baking Soda & Baking Powder
- Salt
- Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk
- Coconut Oil
How to Make Almond Flour Soda Bread
- Whisk together the dry ingredients into a large bowl, then in a separate smaller bowl, combine the eggs, milk & vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well.
- Slowly whisk in the melted coconut oil until everything is well blended.
- Shape and bake the loaf. Shape the dough into a flat, round ball. Using a sharp knife, cut two deep slashes, making a cross thoughout the top of the bread. Bake in the preheated oven 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Storing this Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread
This bread is best fresh out of the oven slathered with some butter, ghee, your favorite jam or a little honey drizzle on top!
It doesn't last long in our house, but if you do have leftovers, place it in an airtight container or bag and store for up to 4 or 5 days. Reheat before serving.
If you make this recipe, be sure to tag me on instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!
Let's Bake!
Almond Flour Irish Soda Bread {Gluten Free & Dairy Free}
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- ยพ cup Tapioca Flour or Arrowroot Starch
- 3 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ยฝ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Ground Flax Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk
- ยผ cup Melted Coconut Oil
- 1 cup Raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐ and prepare a pie pan covered with greased parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flours, sugar, raisins, salt, baking soda, baking powder & flax meal in a medium sized bowl. Stir ingredients by spoon to mix.
- In a separate small bowl, combine eggs, milk and vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture into the flour mix and stir well.
- Add the melted coconut oil
- Transfer dough to your prepared pie dish, making an oval shape.
- Using a sharp serrated knife to score with an X.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. If you slice while it's too hot, it will be crumbly. Serve with butter or your favorite jam.
Notes
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Sue says
For the 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, do you measure the 1/4 cup as a solid and then melt it?
Thriving Gluten Free says
Hey Sue, coconut oil should be the same equivalent whether melted or solid. It's about 4 tbsp for 1/4 cup. Hope that helps!
Bird says
What can I use if I donโt have tapioca or arrow root flour?
Thriving Gluten Free says
You can sub cornstarch!
Kathleen Wallace says
Is the inside โuncookedโ soft with a crusty crust?
Thriving Gluten Free says
The inside is pretty soft, definitely not uncooked soft though! Yes, a crusty crust...hope you give it a try ๐
Jocelyne g says
This recipe was unbelievable! I followed the ingredients except I addeda jar of mixed dried cherries, pepitas, banana chips , etc. so yum
Thriving Gluten Free says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! The added fruit & nuts sound delish! Thanks for sharing ๐
Natalie Spadaccino says
This bread was absolutely delicious. I used buttermilk instead of milk vinegar combo because I had it and used roasted almond oil, for the same reason. I added fresh blueberries instead of raisins, why, you guessed it, I had them. Baked for 30 minutes and oh my, scrumptious. Love the texture and wonderful flavor that the almond flour gives. I used a little vanilla and almond extract for some more flavor. Thank you for this delightful treat! Almond meal works in this too, used 1/2 of each, donโt need to tell you why!๐คฃ๐
Thriving Gluten Free says
haha thanks for sharing!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe and I hope you make it again this year ๐
Cae12108 says
Can i omit the eggs? I dont use eggs in traditional irish soda bread
ThrivingGlutenFree says
Sorry, but I don't think that would work in this grain-free version.