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Homemade no yeast bread recipe with soda bread ingredients and instructions

Homemade No Yeast Bread (Soda Bread)

A quick and easy bread recipe that doesn't require yeast, perfect for busy individuals who still want the comfort of warm, homemade bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 4 cups 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) Plus more for hands and surface
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons 4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup; 60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons 2 Tablespoons honey (43g) or granulated sugar (25g) Honey adds a deeper flavor
  • 1.75 cups 1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk Plus 1 Tablespoon for brushing the dough
Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon 1 Tablespoon whole oats For topping, add a sprinkle of coarse sea salt or flaky sea salt for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, a cast iron skillet, or a greased cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter with the honey.
  5. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring well.
  6. Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a circle about 2 inches tall.
  8. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, brushing the top with leftover buttermilk.
  9. Score a deep 'X' on the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.
  2. Cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
Cooling
  1. Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. For the best texture, wait an additional 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for longer storage. Consider using dairy-free options for the buttermilk or adding whole grains for variations.