Irish soda bread became a household staple during the potato famine. A loaf stretched expensive white flour with cheap local buttermilk and replaced slow-rising yeast with wonderf

Best served slathered with plenty of Irish butter, Irish soda bread is the best way to start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Whether you’re an occasional or avid bread baker, this quick bread is simple to create—the dough comes together in just 10 minutes.

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