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Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon

March 12, 2021 By Patricia 24 Comments

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a quick and easy treat to make any time of year, but hello, St. Patrick’s Day! You’ll love the imperfections of the bread’s outer crust, the softness inside, and the anything-but-traditional flavors. 

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is an easy-to-make side that's perfect any time of year. Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a delightful quick bread you'll love.

This might not be the most traditional soda bread you’ve ever tried, but ain’t nothing wrong with that! A lot of folks add dried fruit like raisins to their soda bread, but I decided to make good use of my backyard lemons and a bit of fresh herbs for this easy-to-make bread.

This soda bread is perfect: it’s lightly crusted on the outside, soft on the inside, and it has the wonderful, bright lemony flavor that most definitely won’t overwhelm you. You’ll know the lemon is there, and you’ll love it.

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a quick bread that is lightly crusty on the outside, and soft on the inside. Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is so easy to make any time of year.

Have I mentioned how easy it is to make this soda bread? This quick bread variety is the sort of bread I like to make because there’s no rising or kneading involved, and it doesn’t have to look perfectly-perfect, either. That’s part of its beauty if you ask me.

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon

This soda bread is neither all-out sweet, nor all-out savory. Sure, the rosemary gives it an earthy touch, but you could eat this bread, slice by slice with butter, or along with your favorite soup or salad. Its texture reminds me a bit of a scone, but not crumbly.

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon slices up so nicely and tastes amazing with a pat of butter. Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a flavorful quick bread you'll love.

I’ve got a few other favorite breads that I’ve posted on the site: Easy Everything Bread Rolls call for yeast to help them rise, but there isn’t any kneading involved. They’re perfect with just about any meal. 

My Garlic & Herb Pull Apart Bread will be a hit with you and your family, too. This recipe makes a lovely little loaf with layers and layers and layers that you can easily peel away.

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a lovely, easy-to-make bread for any time of year. Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is great for a St. Patrick's Day celebration!

Another bread that I absolutely adore is my Rosemary Olive Oil Bread. It reminds me a little of this soda bread, but it’s only slightly on the sweeter side. 

I baked this soda bread in a cast iron skillet, but if you don’t have one, you can use a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is not too sweet, nor too savory for a delightful bread. Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a nice bread to eat on its own or with soup or salad.

This Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon would be fun to make to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s perfect any time of year. Make a loaf for yourself and enjoy this non-traditional soda bread!

Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon should be on your to-make list this St. Patrick's Day (or any day)! Irish Soda Bread with Rosemary & Lemon is a delicious bread everyone will enjoy (and it's so easy to make)!

Nutrition

Calories

143 cal

Fat

6 g

Carbs

18 g

Protein

4 g
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Serves Serves 6-8

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Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups regular flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, reserve up to an additional 1/2 cup more
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set aside a prepared (oiled), 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, add the flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. Add the cold butter to the dry mixture. Use your fingers to incorporate the butter into the flour. Mix so that no chunks of butter remain, as much as possible.
  4. Stir the buttermilk into the mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixed well. If the dough seems dry, add more milk, a little at a time. Add the rosemary and lemon zest and combine.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and press into a somewhat flattened disk, just a bit smaller in diameter than the skillet.
  6. Transfer to the prepared skillet. Use a sharp knife to cut a cross into the disk, from edge to edge, and about and inch deep.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden, and a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool slightly and serve warm with butter.
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Comments

  1. Demeter says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:55 am

    This looks like a great way to celebrate the holiday! Rosemary and lemon sounds amazing.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 4, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks, Demeter! A little non-traditional, and it's good!
      Reply
  2. Sabrina says

    March 4, 2019 at 9:57 am

    I bet this smells fantastic! Can't wait to try this.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 4, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks, Sabrina! I hope you do - it's a treat!
      Reply
  3. Leigh Suznovich says

    March 4, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    Rosemary in any bread is always delicious, I love this version of soda bread!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Leigh! Enjoy!
      Reply
  4. Catalina says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:20 am

    I love to make bread at home! This one looks so inviting! The addition of rosemary makes it irresistible! Yum!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you! This one is sooooo easy to make, too!
      Reply
  5. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    March 5, 2019 at 6:17 am

    This soda bread looks incredible!! I bet it tastes aahmmmazing!!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks, Katerina! Yes, it really does! :)
      Reply
  6. Taylor says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:13 am

    LOVE the addition of rosemary and lemon! So delicious!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks, Taylor! I love the two together!
      Reply
  7. Amy says

    March 5, 2019 at 9:07 am

    This bread is going to be a hit at my house! I love the flavors you have!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! Enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Kelsie says

    March 5, 2019 at 9:41 am

    This bread looks so delicious! May have to give it a go this week!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you, Kelsie! Let me know if you tried it!
      Reply
  9. Christa says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    This looks so delicious! I really love Baki g with lemons and can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks, Christa! You'll love this bread!
      Reply
  10. Ernest Contreras says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    This a nice change from the usual soda bread with raisins, this is amust to try . Thanks
    ★★★★☆
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks, Ernest! I really enjoyed these non-traditional flavors!
      Reply
  11. Emily says

    March 6, 2019 at 6:34 am

    Such a fun idea for St. Patrick's day!! My goal this year is to learn how to make bread - this one looks like a great place to start!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      Oh! For sure, Emily. It's so easy to make! Enjoy!
      Reply
  12. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    I need to try this immediately, it looks so good!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      March 10, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you, Erin! Enjoy!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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