Nothing quite like the smell of fresh baked bread is there? With this easy soda bread without buttermilk recipe you can get just that without all the kneading, proving and above all, without the waiting!
Most recipes for soda bread include the traditional buttermilk. I couldn’t get hold of it so used another home method of converting your milk into buttermilk. As with everything to do with this recipe, I did it the easy way. Put one table spoon of fresh or bottled lemon juice into your jug of milk. Within 5 minutes it’s doing its thing and turning into buttermilk.
If you cant find buttermilk then this is great for you, if you can then use it and don't add the lemon.
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 300 ml Whole milk
- 450 grammes Plain flour
- 1 tspn Bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tspn Salt
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Pour the milk into a jug and add the lemon juice.
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Leave to stand for 5 minutes for it to turn into buttermilk
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While this is happening weigh out your other ingredients
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Put the flour, bicarbonate of soda and the salt in a large mixing bowl
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Pour in the buttermilk and combine together into a large ball
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Don't overwork but just form into the ball
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Place on a lined and floured baking tray
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Cook for 35-40 minutes on 180oc for a fan oven
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Test by putting in a wooden cocktail stick and if it comes out clear then it's done. Also tap on the bottom of the loaf and if it sounds hollow then that is a great sign
You’ll be so delighted with this bread, it has the look and taste of a deep tasty farmhouse style loaf.
I enjoy mine with lots of butter and cheese while my boys tend to go for black currant jam generously spread right up to the edges.
Have a go and let me know how it turns out, I always love to hear.
If you are in the mood for some quick recipes while this is in the oven then try my One Step No Churn Ice Cream or Easy Lemon Curd.
We love soda bread and this looks scrumptious
OMG I love soda bread! I have made it, but not for a long time. I wish I could eat soda bread and not put on weight :'(
This is making me hungry. I’ll go and have a banana (sobs).
Aahh, why not pop some banana with some soda bread and have a bit of both?;)
This looks delish, do you think it could be adapted to the bread machine?
I haven’t used a bread machine but I don’t see why not
I’ll have to try this recipe I’ve not made it since school
mmm it looks good i would love it with a cheddar cheese
Not made soda bread before but this looks yummy especially with the blue cheese . In fact I’d have jam with the cheese on it
This sounds delicious – I’m all for easy recipes!
Me too!:)
Look delicious
This looks delightful and I am going to try it out soon.
looks yummy
This recipe looks delicious. I love making my own bread and will try this recipe out for the summer hols. My son love helping me to bake!
I’ve never tried making soda bread, but this recipe looks good – may give it a go! Thanks!
this recipe sounds great,and i never knew you could make your own butter milk like that
looks delish, never made soda bread
I’ll have to give this a try, cold meats with my just finished Runner Bean Chutney.
Runner bean chutney! That’s a new one on me, I’d love the recipe!
Love my soda bread especially when i make mums recipe Treacle and raisin – this is slightly different than i usually make – bet its delicious
I love soda bread and this recipe looks worth trying
Thank you for this, i have never tried Soda bread, but when i have time, might give this a go
Wow, its looks nice too breakfast.
This sounds really good and quite easy, will have to try 🙂
Gosh, this looks nice, especially with the cheese! Wow
I have added this to my Pinterest recipe board
wonderful:)
this is something i have always wanted to try to make. will have to have a go now!
I never knew this is how to make buttermilk!! why bother to buy it if its this easy, wow! I love soda bread this is great recipe thank you !
Not for me as I’m intolerant to dairy
Lovely the recipe sounds great will have to try this
How delicious – and easy. Thank you. I also enjoy my bread with lots of butter but I haven’t made any recently as I get tired of kneading and proving. This is a perfect alternative.
I really love soda bread, this is a great recipe x
My mum used to make soda bread all the time. It was delicious.
This post has given me the nudge to make some myself
Aahh that’s great:)
I’ve never made soda bread. This looks delicious!
I absolutely love soda bread – my granny used to make it & serve it warm with lots of butter – yum! #KCACOLS
Made today using your recipe <3 Doesn't look as good as this though #KCACOLS
Aahh I bet it does:)
Never tried soda bread before – might give this a go! #KCACOLS
Oh yes give it a try:)
Yummy bread without kneading. Sounds perfect (looks perfect!) #kcacols
I’ve never tried or baked soda bread before! Never heard of it before either if I’m honest! Sounds lovely though. #KCACOLS
Looks and sounds yum and I genuinely didn’t know this trick about the buttermilk.
#KCACOLS
I know, how easy is that:)
This looks super easy and one I need to try xx
Thanks for linking to #Foodiefriday
I have never eaten or made soda bread. It does look delicious though #kcacols
Thanks x
I’ve never made soda bread. This looks fantastic! #FoodieFriday
Yum! I’m feeling rather hungry now looking at it. 🙂 #KCACOLS
Make some;)
I really have to try this, it sounds so simple I have no excuse not to! I never imagined making bread could be as easy as this – it looks delicious too! Thanks for linking up with #KCACOLS
That looks delicious, served with blue cheese sounds perfect. #KCACOLS
Yep it definitely hits the spot