Homemade Irish Soda Bread

What goes better with corned beef and cabbage on St. Pats Day then Irish Soda Bread? Homemade Irish Soda Bread fresh out of the oven. This bread is perfect for your St Patricks Day celebration with corned beef and cabbage, or just to eat any time of the year.

Homemade Irish Soda Bread


Makes: 2 Loaves
Serves: 8-12

When the bread is done, it will be golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. 

 What you will need:

1½ Cups Original Hemp Milk
1½ TBS Lemon Juice
4 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 Cup Sugar
3 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp salt
4 TBS Vegan Butter (at room temperature)
1 Cup Raisins


Bread before its put in the oven. 
To Make:


  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine hemp milk and lemon juice. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, sift together flours, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. With a whisk mix butter into dry mixture.
  6. Create a well and pour in soy milk mixture and currants.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead just until the dough comes together, 10 or 12 turns. Do not overwork or you’ll end up with a tough mess!
  8. Half dough, and shape into a discs about 1½” in height.
  9. Cut an “X” into the top with a serrated knife and bake on prepared sheet for 40-45 minutes
  10. Cut bread into eighths and serve with butter.



Finished and cut soda bread. 














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