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Paleo Irish Soda Bread

Last Updated on August 20, 2020 by Jean Choi 24 Comments

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This grain free and paleo Irish soda bread is crusty on the outside, while soft and delicious on the inside. It’s fantastic slathered with ghee or butter!

Paleo Irish Soda Bread

The first time I tried an Irish soda bread was actually in Ireland 8 years with my then-boyfriend and now-husband. It was our first big trip together ever since we started dating and this was before I went completely gluten free.

I remember tasting the soda bread at a restaurant in Dublin without expecting much, but I was surprised by how much I like it. It was crusty, soft, slightly sweet, and amazing with a slather of butter.

Paleo Irish Soda Bread Recipe

With St. Patty’s Day quickly approaching, it made me think of that trip and decided to make this grain free and paleo Irish soda bread. At first bite, it took me right back to Dublin! With the crusty exterior and the soft inside, it is amazing and I’ve been enjoying it with some ghee or butter each day.

Paleo Irish Soda Bread
Paleo Irish Soda Bread

What is Irish Soda Bread?

Soda bread is a classic humble Irish quick bread made with the most basic ingredients: flour, baking soda, buttermilk and salt. The crust is hard and the inside is soft, and there are various version of it.

My paleo Irish soda bread has different components to make the recipe grain free and dairy free, and I added dried fruits for a touch of delicious sweetness. However, the texture and flavor is definitely authentic and if you are avoiding wheat, I think you’ll love this on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you get a hankering for bread!

Paleo Irish Soda Bread

Storing This Paleo Irish Soda Bread

This bread is the best tasting fresh out of the oven because it dries out the longer it sits. However, if you do have leftovers, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week, and reheat just before serving!

Paleo Irish Soda Bread

Paleo Irish Soda Bread

This grain free and paleo Irish soda bread is crusty on the outside, while soft and delicious on the inside. It's fantastic slathered with ghee or butter!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Irish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins
  • 3 tbsp full fat coconut milk
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed meal, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir together. 
  • Stir in dried apricots and/or raisins and disperse evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
  • Pour wet ingredients to dry and mix together until a dough forms. 
  • Shape the dough into a circle that’s 7 inches wide and place on the baking sheet.
  • Use a knife to cut an X on top of the dough.
  • Bake for 30-35 minute until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before slicing. 
  • Enjoy with ghee or butter!
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Irish Soda Bread
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 169 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 257mg11%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | March 11, 2019

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  1. Erika says

    March 17, 2019 at 4:22 am

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday. It was yummy! I did end up using about 5 Tbsp of coconut milk to make the dough stick together better. Definitely nice with a cup of tea.

    Reply
  2. Irena says

    March 18, 2019 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    This is such a lovely bread. Love a little sweetness from the dried fruit. Great with a little honey drizzle on top.

    Reply
  3. Tessa says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty toast this morning with the dried fruits…added a little punch of sweetness! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Kelly says

    March 19, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    Love that you cracked the code on a healthy paleo soda bread. Looks perfect!

    Reply
  5. Hope says

    March 19, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you have made a paleo version of Irish soda bread! I had this for breakfast and it was a great start to the day! I shall now be making for my Irish friends in the weekend – I think they will be impressed!

    Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    What a wonderful soda bread! It was perfect for what I wanted and really delicious.

    Reply
  7. Raia says

    March 20, 2019 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never made or even tried soda bread, despite all my Irish heritage. I’m gonna have to change that. Your recipe sounds so simple!

    Reply
  8. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    March 20, 2019 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    This looks SO good and so easy to make! This will be perfect to bake up on some dreary rainy morning this spring.

    Reply
  9. Kathy says

    March 22, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Can’t wait to try this. Yum, soda bread that’s GF and Paleo.

    Do you think that subbing Flax seed with Millet will be too much? I just don’t want to get a whole bag and have it sit there… Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Annemarie says

    March 23, 2019 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    I love that you can make this grain free! I want to try it with the apricots instead of raisins.

    Reply
  11. Anne says

    March 23, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love Irish Soda Bread, and this one especially since it’s paleo!

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    March 24, 2019 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    Coconut and almond. These combo sound so magical! Can’t wait to start baking and adding apricots.

    Reply
  13. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    March 25, 2019 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    You really got the texture just right, so perfectly crusty on the outside and I love how hearty it is too!

    Reply
  14. Mimi says

    March 25, 2019 at 10:59 am

    I love when my bread is crusty on the outside and sofy & chewy on the inside. Such a delicious recipe of the bread!

    Reply
  15. Meghan says

    March 17, 2020 at 9:28 am

    Is there anything that would work as a sub for the flaxseed meal? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      You can just sub with extra almond flour.

      Reply
  16. Emily W. says

    March 17, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for St. Patty’s dinner, and it was SO good! Better than normal Irish soda bread to be honest. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 18, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Oh wow, that’s the best compliment! Thank you SO much.

      Reply
  17. Stacy says

    August 20, 2020 at 11:15 am

    The ingredient list shows flax seed meal, but the instructions don’t say when to put it in. Should it be in Step 2 along with all the other dry ingredients?

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    • Jean Choi says

      August 20, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Yes! Sorry about that. I’ll correct it now.

      Reply
  18. Kelly says

    March 17, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    Any chance there would be a way to leave out the eggs? Increase the flax meal and make two flax eggs?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 18, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      I’ve never tried with flax eggs, so I can’t say for certain. But I think it’ll work!

      Reply
  19. Jen Douglas-O'Neill says

    June 1, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious, me and my kids ( 3 and 4 years old) loved it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Yay, I’m so glad!!

      Reply

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