Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf
Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf has a tender, moist crumb with a mild tang from soured milk and a clean, toasty crust. It’s simple yet comforting, perfect alongside hearty stews, a butter-and-jam breakfast, or as a warm snack with tea. The straightforward mix-and-bake method keeps the flavor pure and the texture pleasantly crumbly.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the milk and vinegar in a small bowl, then let it sit until it curdles, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 3
Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; slowly stir in the soured milk until the dough just comes together.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead it lightly and shape it into a round.
- 5
Move the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Cut an "X" in the top to release steam and help it keep its round shape during baking.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 132.46 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.19 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 27.23 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 17.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.11 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 53.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 19.9 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 132.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Milk, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 132.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf healthy?
- Brennan's Classic Irish Soda Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 132.46 calories and 4.19 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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