I'm from Pennsylvania, and my family is Irish, but I live in the South now where it's hard to find a traditional Irish Soda Bread.Every year when St. Patty's looms, my Northern friends crawl outa the woodwork wanting to know when the soda bread is coming. Well here it is.

#goldenapron #post14 #breadsTraditional Irish soda bread has cross marking on top which indicates blessings of Lord and before baking 4 holes are poked in each corner of loaf to release fairies to prevent curse as per legend. This is healthy and delicious bread

Sometimes you just need to make a quick bread and this is one of my favorites. It is super simple and doesn't need to be proved. I like to toss in some dried fruit or berries as it adds a lot to the texture and flavor.

This is a recipe my mother has used over the years.

First loaf! Not very hard to make. Waiting to taste it.

I've always been one for traditional cultural classics. I've been making this recipe since I was a kid with different variations depending on what ingredients I have. It is so simple yet SO DELICIOUS!! Hope you enjoy :)

My great grandmother was from Dublin Ireland and this was her recipe.

I've had this exact recipe for almost all my life, I've loved Irish Soda Bread forever, my favorite part of St. Paddy's Day (aside from the Irish Potatoes!) and it's not too bad for you, it should be around 200 calories or so. Go nuts and have a slice or two! Enjoy!