Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

Name: Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 slices
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp xanthan gum; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 cups (13.6oz can) coconut milk; 2 tbls vinegar

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this delicious Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread. It’s easy, simple, and ready in about an hour. It’s gluten free and dairy free and perfect with corned beef and cabbage.

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Best Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

Last year was my first St. Patrick’s Day celebration without wheat, dairy, eggs. I realized that the meal is pretty easy to adjust except I really missed the Irish soda bread. There is just something about the bread that I make only once a year that couldn’t resist. So into the kitchen I went. Actually, making this gluten free Irish Soda Bread was pretty easy once I figured out how to keep it dairy free.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Irish Soda Bread

It was actually the buttermilk that was throwing me off, so after some quick research I figured out that I could actually sour any of the dairy free milks just the same way I would do a quick substitution with regular milk and vinegar. Who knew!

How to make dairy free buttermilk:

1 tbls vinegar
dairy free milk, enough to make one cup when combined with the vinegar

Combine vinegar and diary free milk in a glass and let sit 5-10 minutes to sour. Use as buttermilk!

I used a store bought gluten free flour, but any AP gluten free flour blend will work. This bread is amazing! It tastes, smells, and looks just like traditional Irish Soda Bread. It is absolutely amazing!!! It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you have a craving for some good ol’ soda bread!

No St. Patrick’s Day meal is complete without traditional corned beef and cabbage (and by traditional…I mean traditional for Americans). And if you are planning something for the kids…check out my kid friendly St. Patrick Day ideas too! Here are some other great St. Patrick’s Day Menu Ideas, plus I’ve got ya covered with leftovers. Try my Stuffed Reuben Pull Apart Bread (just make sure to use a GF bread) or my Irish Tacos! YUM! I love St. Patrick’s Day leftovers.

Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

Yield: 12 slices

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Delicious Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread is easy, simple, and ready in about an hour. It's gluten free and dairy free and perfect with corned beef and cabbage.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cups (13.6oz can) coconut milk
2 tbls vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F.
Combine coconut milk and vinegar in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum. Gently mix in egg and soured coconut milk mixture until combined.
Place dough on a greased baking pan and form into a bread shaped mound. Cut an x on the top.
Bake at 425F for about 40 minutes or until lightly browned and done. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Let bread cool completely before slicing so that it's not gummy on the inside.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 215 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 16mg Sodium: 351mg Carbohydrates: 29g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0g Protein: 5g

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Org Published: 3/5/14

Update: 3/11/18

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Comments

Eloise says
May 6, 2019 at 7:21 am
Will this work with a vegan egg replacement?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  May 7, 2019 at 11:10 am
  Hi Eloise, I used an egg replacer the first time I made it and it worked okay. I mean...nothing is like an egg, but I felt it was okay and ate it (because I couldn't eat eggs at the time). Give it a try and let me know what you think. w-
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Stacey says
March 13, 2019 at 11:53 am
Looking forward to giving this recipe a try! Was wondering, does the xanthan gum in the recipe need to be added if I'm using a flour blend that already has xanthan gum in it? Thank you!
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  March 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm
  Hi Stacey, You do not need additional xanthan gum if your blend already has it. Hope you enjoy and Happy St. Patrick's Day. w-
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sherri says
January 27, 2019 at 11:00 pm
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Amount Per Serving:Calories: 2435 Total Fat: 112g Saturated Fat: 85g Sodium: 2247mg Carbohydrates: 351g Fiber: 48g Sugar: 15g Protein: 55gYou must mean...total loaf...not 'per serving' right?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  January 28, 2019 at 11:19 am
  LOL! Yes, sometimes technology goes crazy and the auto nutritional calculator apparently thinks we will eat the whole loaf. w-
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- sherri says
  January 29, 2019 at 7:36 am
  well that's good to read...I mean, it looks really good, but not 2400 calorie/serving goodThanks for posting...looks yummo 🍞😃
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Crystal Lopez says
March 14, 2018 at 5:28 am
Bread like this is life...just putting it out there. I love the easy and gluten free aspect of this recipe. I also LOVE how similar it is to sourdough bread, which is one of those breads I just can't keep my hands off of!
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Denay DeGuzman says
March 13, 2018 at 11:00 am
This gluten-free Irish soda bread was a real lifesaver when my niece came over to visit. Everything she eats must be gluten free. She was telling me how hard it is to find gluten-free bread recipes that have a good texture and are super delicious. This is one of those rare recipe gems!
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Natalie says
March 13, 2018 at 10:35 am
Such a great, classic recipe for those of us who can't have gluten! I love the crust that the outside of the bread gets!
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Susanne says
March 13, 2018 at 10:22 am
I love that you made this a gluten free recipe! Sometimes I can't find gluten-free versions of my favorite recipes!! Thanks again! - Susanne
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Bo says
March 12, 2018 at 11:54 am
I've scrolled up and down this page several times and failed to actually SEE the recipe and instructions. A little help please?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  March 12, 2018 at 12:15 pm
  Eek...Sorry about that Bo. Not sure why it wasn't showing, but it's there now. w-
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  - Bo says
    March 13, 2018 at 7:18 am
    Wohoo! Thank you! Looks great. Can't wait to try it out.
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K. Morgan says
January 11, 2018 at 10:58 pm
I made your gluten free Irish Soda bread twice now and have had the same problem. it comes out looking beautiful, smelling wonderful, but when you cut it open the bottom 3/4 inch is still doughy. The top is browned beautifully so I’m afraid to bake it beyond the 40 minutes you suggest. It tastes fantastic - I added a little orange zest and some currants. Do you have any suggestions that I can try. Thank you.
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  January 12, 2018 at 11:26 am
  Hi, it might be the brand of gf flour you are using or your baking soda could be old. However, you might just try putting a piece of tin foil over the top after it's browned and let it continue cooking a little longer. w-
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  - K. Morgan says
    January 15, 2018 at 9:43 pm
    Thank you. I will try both.
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Sharon Krol says
October 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm
I made today and inside was beautiful but outside was quite hard in places. Is this the way it should be?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  October 24, 2016 at 10:21 am
  Hmmm...it shouldn't be too hard. More like a hard sourdough bread type crust. w-
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Susanna says
August 24, 2016 at 10:14 am
Question: Which store-bought GF flour blend did you use?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  August 26, 2016 at 2:56 pm
  I don't remember what brand I used for this recipe, but I love the King Arthur gluten free and the Tom Sawyer gluten free blends. I also like Cup4Cup, but don't get it often because a lot of them have dairy in them and I can't do dairy either.
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Mea Salo says
August 20, 2016 at 2:15 am
Thank you, Wendy, I have baked your soda bread twice and I love it! So do my parents and my boyfriend. I'm a vegan who just quit gluten. I'm a raw food coach but I really enjoy baking in the oven every now and then. I made this bread pretty flat so that it has a lot of crounchy surface. So good!
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  August 21, 2016 at 10:28 am
  So glad you loved it Mea! w-
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Awdur says
March 17, 2016 at 4:02 pm
Would any non dairy milk work for this? We have coconut and almond allergies in the family. Could soy milk or cashew milk sub well?
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  March 17, 2016 at 4:14 pm
  Any milk would work. I just like the thickness and texture of almond over other "milks". w-
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  - Awdur says
    March 16, 2018 at 9:37 am
    I have made this both with cashew milk and coconut milk. So good! I added 3 Tbl of caraway seeds since that is what my traditional (gluten) Irish soda bread calls for. Perfect with corned beef and leek soup for St. Patrick's day!
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Alexa says
March 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Thank you! I was just thinking about how badly I wanted Irish Soda bread, but cant' have gluten! :-)
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Katie says
April 18, 2014 at 9:17 am
I have tried this recipe twice and both times it has not raised and been too doughy in the middle. Any suggestions/ help? Many Thanks
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- Debra A Miller says
  March 17, 2016 at 10:28 am
  Try adding a tsp of baking powder. Is baking powder GF?
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  - Wendy O'Neal says
    March 17, 2016 at 4:16 pm
    Yes..that would help. There are GF baking powder options on the market. w-
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Joyce says
March 9, 2014 at 3:51 pm
Wendy, would your recipe of gluten free AP flour blend work well with this recipe, or should I find one without coconut flour? I just went gluten free one month ago and St. Patrick's Day is a huge day of celebration for my family. Thank you for posting this recipe!
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  March 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm
  Hi Joyce...it should work fine. Or try the King Arthur GF flour.
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christine says
March 6, 2014 at 11:04 am
hi, where do you buy xantham gum? What kind of vinegar? I want to try making this tomorrow! Thanks
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- Wendy O'Neal says
  March 6, 2014 at 11:43 am
  I get xanthan gum in the "healthy" section of my grocery store. You should be able to find it. And just use regular ol' white vinegar! :)
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Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
March 6, 2014 at 9:28 am
Looks wonderful! I've never tried soda bread before. Will have to give it a try!
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kristin says
March 5, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Oh my goodness this sounds so yummy!!
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Heather @ It's a Lovely Life! says
March 5, 2014 at 8:34 pm
Wendy I am totally making this. I love coconut milk and always do that trick to make it buttermilk!
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Jennifer Soltys says
March 5, 2014 at 8:12 pm
This sounds delicious! Looks like nobody would miss the gluten at all. :)
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Mama to 5 BLessings says
March 5, 2014 at 8:08 pm
I have never had soda bread before, this sounds yummy!
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brett says
March 5, 2014 at 7:51 pm
oh that looks fantastic!! I can't wait for soda bread with corned beef and cabbage. YUM.
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Tammilee T says
March 5, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Yum! I can't wait to try this recipe.
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Pam says
March 5, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Thank you for sharing that with us! My daughter has been trying to find a good gluten free bread.
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Candace says
March 5, 2014 at 5:55 pm
I dabbled in gluten-free for a few months and never felt better. The more recipes I see for the "comfort foods" in life the more I'm convinced I should go back to it.
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Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
March 5, 2014 at 5:49 pm
This looks amazing.. I bet it was wonderful.. soo have to make it for my gluten free husband..thanks for sharing, can't wait to smell and try it
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Ellen Christian says
March 5, 2014 at 5:06 pm
I love Irish Soda Bread. I should try this for my daughter.
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Angela S says
March 5, 2014 at 3:51 pm
You really did your research. I had no idea you could make diary free buttermilk!
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Kelsey Apley says
March 5, 2014 at 2:40 pm
I absolutely love Irish Soda bread! It is SO good. I am gonna have to try out your recipe!
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
March 5, 2014 at 2:36 pm
Oh to be able to have soda bread and not worry about the gluten. This is perfect!
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Daisy says
March 5, 2014 at 2:27 pm
I love this recipe! It's perfect timing for St. Patrick's Day too.
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Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
March 5, 2014 at 11:25 am
This soda bread looks so delicious, I can't believe it's gluten-free! I just pinned it on Pinterest this morning so I can try to make it myself!
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Clair Boone says
March 5, 2014 at 11:05 am
Thanks for sharing! I too am GF and all I really miss is the bread. This is a quick recipe!
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Mindy Grant says
March 5, 2014 at 10:46 am
Oh, yum!! Bread is totally my biggest weakness, and this looks amazing!
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Nicole B says
March 5, 2014 at 10:07 am
That's so neat you were able to make a gluten free version of irish soda bread!
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Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
March 5, 2014 at 10:05 am
WOW, that looks amazing. I love a good bread and so cool that it is GF. :)
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Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
March 5, 2014 at 9:49 am
Perfect! Passing along to a friend, she was looking for a recipe like this. Thanks!
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Mistee Dawn says
March 5, 2014 at 9:44 am
I love Irish Soda Bread and love that you made it gluten free. Thanks for sharing.
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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
March 5, 2014 at 8:45 am
Oh mah gooooosssssh this looks awesome, Wendy!! Only since I've been an adult have I first tried and appreciated soda/beer bread and this looks killer!!
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