Irish cuisine

Irish soda bread

Bread raised with baking soda and buttermilk instead of yeast, with a cross cut on top.

Well-cooked hot dish

Irish soda bread — Irish cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Flour, soda and salt are quickly mixed with buttermilk, shaped into a round, scored with a cross and baked for about 40 minutes.

Use pasteurised buttermilk and bake it through. Throw the whole loaf away at any sign of mould. Wholemeal bread may help with constipation.

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Store in a dry, airtight container. If you see any sign of mould, throw the whole item away.

Can be warmed briefly in an oven or toaster.

Nausea. Mild and not too greasy; can be eaten in small portions, warm or at room temperature.
Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Constipation. Fibre (pulses, vegetables, grains) may help with constipation — together with enough fluids.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
Diabetes. Rich in carbohydrates (rice, potato, dough). With diabetes, discuss portion size and blood sugar with your team.
Stomach and gut. High in fibre. With bowel inflammation, diarrhoea or after bowel surgery, discuss suitability with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.