Grandma Violet’s Irish Soda Bread

This cherished family recipe was passed down in 1968 — rustic, simple, and perfect warm out of the oven.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ cups liquid buttermilk
  or 6 tbsp Saco buttermilk powder + water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Flour an 8″ or 9″ round cake pan (no grease).
3. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients with a whisk or fork.
4. Add buttermilk gradually — just enough to make a soft dough.

• Tip: If using dry buttermilk powder, mix it into dry ingredients and add water as needed.

1. Dough should be soft but not crumbly or too wet.
2. Spoon into pan — dough will be sticky.
3. Bake for 30 minutes or until very light golden on top.
4. Remove and wrap in a linen towel or paper towels until cooled.

Here is the instructional video for this recipe!

Notes

• Enjoy fresh and warm!
• Wash your bowl and utensils right away — the dough hardens quickly.