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This soft and sweet vegan Irish soda bread recipe tastes exactly like my grandma\u2019s Irish soda bread, with no eggs or dairy!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Traditional vegan Irish soda bread<\/h3>\n

When you grow up in an Irish family, St. Patrick\u2019s Day is always a big event.<\/p>\n

Every year on March 17th, my grandmother and mother would spend all morning in the kitchen, preparing a feast of corned beef and cabbage, roasted potatoes, carrots, and Irish soda bread.<\/p>\n

Upon giving up eggs and dairy in high school, I discovered my grandmother\u2019s Irish soda bread recipe was happily easy to veganize.<\/p>\n

I simply used dairy free milk and swapped the eggs for applesauce.<\/p>\n

The resulting vegan Irish soda bread is just as moist and delicious as the original, and it\u2019s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! <\/p>\n

Also try this vegan Cranberry Orange Bread<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is Irish soda bread?<\/h3>\n

Originating in Ireland, soda bread is a quick bread that employs baking soda as the leavening agent instead of yeast.<\/p>\n

Traditional Irish soda bread calls for flour, eggs, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, and often raisins or currants.<\/p>\n

The rustic texture falls somewhere between a quick bread and a soft scone.<\/p>\n

This vegan version uses most of the same basic ingredients, meaning the taste and texture are almost identical to those of classic Irish soda bread recipes.<\/p>\n

I may be biased, but I am convinced that this is the best vegan Irish soda bread recipe you will ever try!<\/p>\n

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Dairy free Irish soda bread ingredients<\/h3>\n

Flour \u2013 <\/strong>You can use all purpose white flour, whole grain spelt flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination.<\/p>\n

For gluten free soda bread, opt for loosely packed all purpose gluten free flour.<\/p>\n

Do not go with almond flour or coconut flour here, because the results may turn out dry and crumbly.<\/p>\n

Raisins \u2013<\/strong> While not required, I love including raisins or currants. <\/p>\n

If you omit them, I recommend doubling the sugar in the recipe to make up for the difference in sweetness.<\/p>\n

Or substitute chopped dried dates, figs, or another dried fruit of choice.<\/p>\n

Sugar \u2013<\/strong> Use white sugar or packed coconut sugar for a refined sugar free option.<\/p>\n

Xylitol works for Irish soda bread with no sugar added.<\/p>\n

I have not tried liquid sweeteners like pure maple syrup or agave, so I cannot vouch for the texture of a loaf made with either of these options.<\/p>\n

Plant based yogurt \u2013<\/strong> As a high protein vegan alternative to buttermilk, I like nondairy yogurt. Coconut yogurt, soy yogurt, or almond yogurt all work.<\/p>\n

Vegan sour cream is a great option here as well. <\/p>\n

Dairy free milk<\/strong> \u2013 Choose any plant based milk in your refrigerator, including soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.<\/p>\n

Applesauce \u2013<\/strong> My family\u2019s original recipe calls for two eggs. To make a vegan Irish soda loaf, I use sweetened or unsweetened applesauce instead.<\/p>\n

Baking soda \u2013<\/strong> This is an important ingredient in yeast free quick breads, because it acts as a leavening agent and adds a slight tang.<\/p>\n

Caraway seeds \u2013<\/strong> Add caraway seeds for a fun texture and hint of licorice flavor.<\/p>\n

If you cannot find caraway seeds, omit them or replace with fennel seeds.<\/p>\n

Other ingredients \u2013<\/strong> To make this homemade vegan bread, you also need baking powder, salt, and vegetable, olive, or coconut oil.<\/p>\n

Irish soda bread with no oil<\/h3>\n

You may replace the oil with an equal amount of melted vegan butter.<\/p>\n

Or substitute two additional tablespoons of dairy free yogurt, mashed banana, or applesauce instead. The texture of this low fat loaf is more dense and spongy.<\/p>\n

I would not serve the oil free version to guests at a fancy brunch party. However, those who are used to fat free baked goods should not mind.<\/p>\n

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Recipe variations<\/h3>\n

Cranberry Orange:<\/strong> Replace the raisins with dried cranberries. Stir in the zest of one orange, and swap a third cup of the nondairy milk for orange juice.<\/p>\n

Banana Bread:<\/strong> For Irish soda banana bread, add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and replace all of the applesauce and half of the yogurt with ripe mashed banana.<\/p>\n

Cheddar:<\/strong> Stir half a cup of shredded vegan cheese in with the dry ingredients. You can also stir in a handful of fresh chopped chives or nutritional yeast.<\/p>\n

Herb:<\/strong> To create a wonderful savory Irish soda bread with herbs, add a teaspoon or two of dried rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, or a combination of these or other herbs.<\/p>\n

Vegan Irish soda muffins:<\/strong> You may halve all of the ingredients in the recipe below and bake in a greased muffin tin for fifteen minutes or until cooked through.<\/p>\n

Vegan soda bread recipe video<\/h3>\n
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