Mum’s Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe (Brown Bread) for St. Patrick's Day

[@LisaLisa-fq4th]

Love that you asked your mom about sharing her recipe. Even better that she agreed. Recipes are made to be shared with love.

[@clairebear7936]

I made this yesterday for St Patrick’s Day. I’d never made any soda bread before and it was delicious!! I made it for my parents too, my mum couldn’t get enough of it. My granda was from Ireland so she had memories of eating it when she was young and it was wonderful to be able to make something so meaningful and delicious. Thank you! 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done to you, Claire.

[@jeweloftheisle498]

I had a Granny that was born in Ireland. She migrated to Australia in the 50s. Hence I’m an Aussie. She made Soda bread every time we visited. As well as tatie bread. I lost her in my early twenties and only had one or maybe two lessons on Soda bread. I wish I was more interested. She used to make it on a griddle not in the oven. When I tried this in my late twenties it wasnt anything like my Granny’s. Anyway I got a little disappointed. But here I am 58 doing your recipe and yippee I did it. Although Granny never used an egg I asked her to go with it with me and help. Lol. It’s beautiful. Although yes she used whole meal flour too I just had white on hand and I’m very happy. Thankyou beautiful for this recipe. Your the only one I found with butter just like Granny’s. Bless ya. 🌻

[@biggerbolderbaking]

She must have been a lovely woman. Thank you so much for sharing this here. I'm glad my mum's recipe turned out well for you.

[@thomascorcoran9176]

Gemma! I'm Irish American and love all of your recipes. All of your baking is amazing. I been making your recipes and have found you to be a great teacher! My all time favourite is when you and your mom's apple crumble. Absolutely yummy!!! And of course your scones are the best:) Thanks so much for helping to motivate me to bake more!

[@tayler2b]

I love learning that you actually bless the bread. I find it very unique!

[@andampsan]

I loved the explanation of why it has a cross on the middle and the tips you gave to know if the bread is already cooked 😊 Congrats for such a lovely recipe!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Andrea Amparán Sánchez Thank you so much, Andrea. Really glad you liked this video :)

[@angelaratzay9034]

Good God the cross is to facilitate even cooking

[@creepycrawly101]

Such a beautiful tradition. The blessing of the bread, the releasing of the fairies. I would love to visit Ireland and learn about its culture and traditions.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+creepycrawly101 Thanks so much for watching. Really glad you liked this recipe. Check out my website (biggerbolderbaking.com) for all of my traditional Irish recipes :)

[@gladysclausing8785]

Well finally someone making the cross and actually saying what and why the cross. Thank you. Loved it! My recipe is the same except I put raisins in it. Delicious!

[@rosiecaddick8719]

Since I have watched and analysed this video I have stopped buying bread instead I make it myself every week now and it always yealds together beautifully I am a very passionate baker and this is such a fun, easy, quick and inexpensive bread thank goodness that it's hard to find this bread in any English stores otherwise I wouldn't have an excuse to bake it. And I know that they say that "us english people hate Irish people" but personally I've never met such friendly amazing passionate bakers as the Irish. I would love to thank my Irish food teacher Mrs Mooney for giving me the amazing ability of how to be a successful baker I'm super proud. 💟🍴🍫🍦

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for your kind words, Tasha. Well done :)

[@janicehammersmith4728]

Lol....I'm half English and half Irish. Glad that somewhere back amongst my ancestors, they thought as you do! Blessings,,!

[@maryanneausland6131]

Try beer bread so easy and so delicious.

[@cornishpasty4344]

I've never heard that in my life and I'm almost 40 years old... what a sad group of people you've had around you to hear them say that. Most of the English have Irish in them anyway so it would be pretty daft to say that.

[@marycintron9221]

​@@biggerbolderbaking you didn't give what the oven temperature is that you turn it down to after the high temp. for 15 min. Would you be so kind to post here. You sound like my mam (Co. Carlow) and dad (Co. Sligo) I'm 82 so they are long gone. Nice to hear the brogue again. God bless.

[@balenaraines4]

I made this Soda bread for the first time and I am pleased to say it was a hit! My family absolutely loved it! Delicious 😋

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done, BR Raines. Delighted this turned out well.

[@pipertheos8746]

this makes my Irish heritage very happy.

[@JennTheRebel456]

Thank you! I made this on St.Patrick's day for my husband and his family, who have ancestry in Ireland. It was a hit! I've made it at least once a month since then because it's the only bread recipe I haven't goofed up! Thanks so much! Blessings to you and yours!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

I grew up in Belfast NI now live in Canada, we called it wheaten bread love it with strawberry jam yum, are soda bread was made with white flour, salt, little sugar, baking soda, buttermilk and kneaded the same way but bake on the top of the stove in a iron skillet have it with beacon and eggs for breakfast my husband makes it and he has learned our sons to make it the grandkids love it! Thank you for sharing enjoy the video have subscribed to your channel looking forward watching more of your video's thank you very much! Liz x

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth! Always happy to see my Irish Bold Bakers!

[@DavidReece-l4i]

Thanks so much for the video. Much easier to understand than just a recipe. 76% of my ancestors are Irish. Will try this recipe next time I make bread.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you like it!

[@momcatx2]

my favorite part of making this bread is how happy it makes my family when I do.

[@annaarbas12155]

I really really miss everything about Ireland. What a beautiful and heavenly place on earth. So emotional watching Irish bread and remembering & recollecting my 15 years life in Ireland.

[@dianakirby4303]

I made the bread right after watching this and it was excellent.Takes very little time and is so simple.Thanks for posting.

[@rmd7080]

I love these traditional recipes from Mum! I'm sure she's so proud of the work you're doing with sharing the joys of cooking with the world.

[@Sweetthang9]

Ugh....that leftover buttermilk trick gets me every time....love it.

[@richardpena7153]

I have to tell you that I haven’t been doing carbs for the past few months. Today, I was just craving bread, and had to have some. I made a loaf of your Irish soda bread, and it was fantastic! It satisfied my craving, and was my best loaf from this recipe yet. Seriously, this recipe is just out of this world.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the glowing review. Much appreciated, Richard.

[@fashionbyally]

I love the story of your Irish roots!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+FashionByAlly thank you so much Ally, I'm delighted you liked it :)

[@oatmilk4454]

+Gemma Stafford . does anyone ever told you that you look like Sileen Dion? well if not.. you have a resemblance of her to me... really love to watch u cool also.. sorry i wasnt living near you i would've learnt alot.. blessed love all the way from Jamaica

[@narjiszaidi6740]

+Oat Milk yes Titanic singer? u r right. I have been thinking that for a while now

[@oatmilk4454]

Narjis Zaidi Lool

[@inadawnsmith3224]

Gemma Stafford .

[@lisaaheanueanderson4591]

My Family goes back past 1600 in Ireland. HEANUE. Thank you for helping me to learn to cook the Irish way. My mom never did because she couldn't.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Delighted to hear that. Glad to have you here, Lisa.

[@liddysmiles1012]

I've always wanted to go to Ireland! But for now, I'll just put this bread on my baking list 😉 And u look EXACTLY like your mom!

[@MuzakFavo]

I used to buy my soda bread in Blackrock, Dublin - when I lived there more 20 years ago. Now I will finally bake the bread myself, blessings and all! Thank you for your family recipe and for your very nice story.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Oh wow. That's a long time. Waste no time and make your own Irish Soda Bread. Find the complete recipe here www.biggerbolderbaking.com/irish-soda-bread/

[@InTheKitchenWithJonny]

I LOVE all your videos, but this one in particular is so special and I really like it. Ireland is gorgeous and so is the bread. Thank you and your mom for sharing =)

[@candicechristie5381]

Im one of ur subs btw

[@InTheKitchenWithJonny]

+Candice Christie aw thanks. I appreciate it :)

[@candicechristie5381]

+In The Kitchen With Jonny Your very welcome have a good day on purpose

[@Daisy-ct3nh]

There is no better bread than soda for soup, so filling! So simple.

[@ladyt3579]

The first time I tasted homemade soda bread was from mum's best friend from Ireland. I've never made Irish soda bread before and want to get it perfect the first time round so apologies to Gordon, Jamie and Delia but I've chosen Gemma's foolproof Mamma's recipe and being Irish goes highly in her favour, I feel strongly inclined to follow her lead. You had me at the history part of scoring the bread. I'm sold. 🌞

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I do hope you enjoyed! Thank you for being here!

[@nivapaniyur6221]

Hi there, sorry to ask like this but would you mind giving me the measurements in a reply if you don't mind ? I simply cannot access my browser at all to visit Gemmas website for the recipe .I'd really appreciate it if it's no trouble.

[@timefortea1931]

My Dad baked soda bread in the 1970s when we had a bread shortage. It was so nice!

[@MoTheCat3]

I've seen and read several different "authentic" Irish soda bread recipes but yours has a few 'tricks' that I have not seen before and your loaf turned out MUCH better than the others I've seen. Can't wait to try it out and see for myself!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm glad it turned out well for you! Well done, bold baker.

[@aislinnmccourt7304]

I love the traditional aspect that you incorporated into this recipe

[@00Emerald00]

All the story about ur mom's baking and teaching u how to cook made me emotional. I learned how to cool from my precious mom God bless our moms❤️

[@FlashemisArrow]

When I saw the picture of your mother I almost did a double take; you look just like her!

[@drsmahmad1730]

I think so too!

[@JACLevair]

I have been wanting to make Irish Soda bread for years. Now I have, with your… your Mom’s recipe and it is so perfect. Thank you!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done, you!

[@AussieAngeS]

What a gorgeous Irish soda bread Gemma, thank you for your mums recipe. It's beautiful. I love the tradition of the bread and the fairies 😊 love it ! Happy St Patrick's day to you and the family.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+FitAnge S Thank you :)

[@johnellis4129]

Made this last night to go with some Guinness corned beef and cabbage. Delicious with a huge smear of warm Irish Gold butter ! Thank you for sharing.

[@tinythechick]

I made this recipe today and it's so gorgeous, my apartment smells divine. Thanks for sharing!

[@amythenaturenut]

I made this bread today for my family as part of a traditional irish meal, and it is hands down by far the best soda bread recipe ive ever tried!!!! I was impressed at the dough's soft texture, it rose perfectly and wasnt dry at all once baked! thank you again for posting it, and know that people are actually using these recipes!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+amythenaturenut That's great to hear! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@mixtermuxter8602]

I never thought making a bread from scratch can be so easy! Fantastic Recipie, went right into my collection

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Mixter Muxter Delighted to hear that. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@manuelm60]

Thanks for you recipe of Irish Soda Bread. I have been living in Ireland for two years and I have eaten soda bread. I loved it. Now, back in Spain, I can't find anything similar to it. I will make your soda bread and I will tell you the results. I hope it will bring my 5 senses back to the wonderful years I've spent in that beautiful island.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope it does as well! Thank you for the kind words - enjoy! :)

[@515aleon]

Love the traditional touch. No yeast these days, so I'm making this. And love that Kerrygold too!

[@sofymadott1653]

Thanks Gemma , your explanation gives me lot of confidence and ease

[@biggerbolderbaking]

So glad you're enjoying my video recipes. :)

[@gloriaviktorija]

i love the blessing and faeries :D i cry, so beautiful!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for being here, Taja.

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

I love the Irish!! such amazing fun people....love that a part of our Canadian heritage is deeply rooted into the Irish culture!! we have the best fiddlers our in the East coast!! and a lot of great food, thanks to your culture !

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words, Hope.

[@TheCatAteMyShoe]

LOL! "Jammy jam" I love that!

[@nualamcloughlin3762]

i'm from Ireland and my mam use to make this all the time love itxxx

[@teresaorourke3529]

Thank you Gemma, and your Mammy for this delicious soda bread recipe ! Made it today and it came out perfect! Grandson cutting out yeast, so this recipe came to our rescue!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you loved it! It's responses like these that make it all worth it :)

[@bethzaidavasquez6794]

Don't forget to thank you mom. I will try this on Thursday. Thanks

[@thestewartstwoaussiepisspo7168]

We are 2 Aussie’s who spent two & 1/2 weeks in Ireland last year. Fell in love with the Irish soda bread while we were there. Thick slices with loads of butter & a bowl of seafood chowder.. mmm we were in heaven. I made this recipe this morning & wow!!! It is so easy to make & super delicious. Crunchy crust with yummy soft centre. Tell your mum her soda bread is amazing. By the way, I did release the fairies too lol

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Loraine! I'm delighted you enjoyed my mum's Irish Soda Bread recipe. Well done. :)

[@englishatheart]

Aussies* No apostrophe in plurals. 😛

[@fallenbrubaker4955]

I loved Ireland when I went several years ago and I loved the breads, scones, porrage, & the cream soups. Love ur channel. It brings me back there.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million! You can't beat the produce at home, too. :)

[@MiaPrenda]

There's nothing like the smell and taste of childhood!!

[@denagustafson6070]

I made my first Irish soda bread when I was 11 using my mom’s recipe. I’m MUCH older now and I still love this bread!

[@NAJAlliance]

This is a great recipe. I've made it a bunch of times and put my own spin on it. Thank you!

[@amritanandi2410]

You are my lockdown baking teacher

[@amythenaturenut]

I use your recipe every year for St Patrick's day, and it is the best recipe ever!! Thank you for ldoing what you do, I love your videos and that your recipes always turn out perfect!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Aw thanks a million!

[@shawna1320]

I decided to make something Irish for my mom to remind her of home because she has been missing her family so I decided on making this. It looks just like yours and smells amazing! Can't wait to try it! I can already tell I'll be making this recipe again! My mom is going to love it!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I really hope you enjoy it Shawna! :)

[@shawna1320]

Gemma Stafford it was amazing, I'm making it again right now, as per my moms request.

[@LucyFortuneMakeup]

You look so like your mum! Beautiful! 🍀💋

[@zinnatrahana5819]

LucyFortuneMakeup yeah..u right

[@Itxazoa]

Is marvelous!!! I made it today and my husband who is from Irish ancestry could not stop eating it. I barely could taste it. He ate it freshly baked, he toasted it, soaked it in lamb juices and toasted it at nigh t time and slathered in butter in it. He told me that he likes this recipe the best and to keep it coming. I will. I also loved it too and hope to be able to eat more of it in a close future... ;-D Thanks to the Fairies for not cursing my bread. I released them of course!!! Thank you very much to you and your lovely mom. Best regards!!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Itxazoa That's so great to hear. Thanks so much for watching. Stay tuned for more :)

[@Itxazoa]

Oh! I am tuned and subscribed to your blog as well. Your recipes are great! Thanks again.

[@InspirationSaveurCulinaire]

😍 I liked wow 👌🏽 thank you for sharing

[@corkscrewfork]

I really loved this video. It's got a nice blend of everything nice: family, tradition, good food, and in general a good feeling. Thanks to your mom for letting you share this with us, and thank you for providing us with great recipes and fun videos every week :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+corkscrewfork Thank you so much for watching. Really glad you liked this recipe :)

[@chrissmith7500]

Your bread is stunning love it with cheese and pickles such a wonderful recipe like shared subscribed thank you very much for sharing your family recipes us Welsh have always thought very highly of the Irish they always share

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Aw thanks a million!

[@manelmulaferrer6347]

As a son, I totally agree with your mom: teaching a child how to cook is the best gift you can give them, it's saved me from so much trouble! I'll try this recipe ASAP, I love soda bread! ♧♡

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Manel Mula Ferrer Glad you agree! Thanks so much for watching. Let me know how your soda bread turns out. I would love to see photos :)

[@klimtkahlo]

I am not Irish, although I have Celtic DNA. And I love all things Irish, particularly this bread! Can't wait to make it!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Klimt Kahlo You're going to love how easy it is. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@klimtkahlo]

+Gemma Stafford thank you so much for taking the time to reply! So very kind of you! 💖

[@klimtkahlo]

+Gemma Stafford could you also please teach us a recipe for sweet Irish bread? Or is that perhaps not even Irish? In the USA they sell "sweet Irish bread". It is delicious...

[@TheJaynethepayne]

The bit about the fairies was new to me. Loved using the left over liquid in the jug. I tend to use an egg and freeze the left over in ice cube trays. Love soda bread, must be the Irish in me a few generations back.

[@lifeofaimee6259]

God bless Mammy Stafford!

[@amalieanderson965]

+Aimee Scanlon yeah

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

Amen! And may He bless her daughter, Gemma, too! Amen and amen!

[@carlospc866]

Amen

[@leggingsarepants3175]

i absolutely love when you share traditional recipes from your Mom. I didn't have anything like that growing up so it's really beautiful to me. plus, i love the Irish music. ♡

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Kaitlin Persino Thanks so much, Kaitlin. Really glad you liked this recipe. Check out my website (biggerbolderbaking.com) for more recipes from my mum :)

[@leggingsarepants3175]

+Gemma Stafford I watched the apple crumble episode! love that you were able to make a video in Ireland. i just adore it!

[@SuzetteG316]

I love the blessing of the bread! :)

[@alnarud1502]

Ok I'll try. For me, anything Irish is good. I'm new to baking due to Covid19 lockdown so wish me luck.

[@hannahjanemccain]

This is awesome!! Love your channel!👍🏻 and I also loved the blessing of the bread, that's pretty cool!☺️ I've seen soda bread before, but I had never thought of it that way!

[@rhymeAlittle303]

My mom is Irish too and she says the same about pulling it together with ur hands that's what make it's better and I love that part about the score is a blessing and the fairies

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Delighted you liked the info! Thanks so much for being with us :)

[@rhymeAlittle303]

Gemma Stafford Very welcome 😁

[@elsalisa146]

So charming! Lovely soda bread sans faeries.🧚🏼‍♀️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanmcallister8068]

Gemma, thank you so much for explaining the cross and fairy cuts on the top! Can't wait to make it. Thanks again!

[@rplitm]

WOW ON ST PATRICK'S DAY ON MY BABA'S BIRTHDAY !

[@ceannebrowne9310]

I just found out that I am part Irish and was wanting to make Irish soda bread and I so glad that I found this video

[@lauracunningham1701]

Love this recipe I'm from Ireland too and I love seeing videos about your Irish roots 💞☺️🙌

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Laura Cunningham Thanks Laura :)

[@lauracunningham1701]

OMG your welcome I love you so much I didn't think you would reply 😘 you're inspiring I love cooking and baking 😊

[@skinnerman100]

Best country in the world allways proud to be from here

[@trebleclef9551]

i made your Irish Soda Bread today celebrating St. Patrick's Day --- it turned out the best Soda Bread i've ever baked! :D i'm not a Catholic believer, but i "blessed" the bread in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and also released the fairies! what a wonderful tradition it is! 💝 i learned "waste nothing" by using the left over buttermilk-egg mixture to glaze the bread. Thank you so much for sharing your mom's precious recipe! i also thank Mrs. Stafflord! Happy St. Patrick's Day! xoxo

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Treble Clef Thank you so much! It's great to hear you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for being apart of the Bold Baking community :)

[@Hirahennaartist]

it looks so fresh and perfectly baked.... and your childhood pics are love...

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Hira_hennaartist Thanks so much for watching. Let me know how your soda bread turns out :)

[@CVenza]

This is was so nice and I truly appreciate your traditions. God Bless you.

[@kinnythechildishgirl]

im going to use your recipe for my school exam :)))) hopefully my teacher will like it

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+kinny tan Good luck and let me know how it goes. Thanks so much for watching :)

[@lgunae]

I’m addicted to this bread!!! It’s so good!!! 😍💖🌺🤙🏼☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@LinhLinh-ne1mz]

Comeback to this video after a few years. This video is still my favorite ❤️❤️❤️. I personally think that we should add a little bit of sugar to this bread, just to give nice flavor

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for being here after all those years 😉

[@iffatsiddiqui3205]

Thanks. Made it today. Perfect n good taste. Especially all the little tips. It’s so nice to get the recipe from an authentic Irish-background person. Thanks again.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks a million, Iffat! Well done to you!

[@WarrenNash]

This looks fab. Love the stories too. I'm actually going to be trying this for Paddy's day but I'll be adding some Guinness along with the Buttermilk. Hope it turns out OK!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Can't wait to hear how it goes, Warren! Cheers :)

[@Anon.5216]

Really insulting to St PATRICK to refer to him as "Paddy".

[@akaciapreedy8494]

I'm Irish And I Love Soda Bread...And This Recipe Is Amazing And So Simple Thankyou x

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Akacia Preedy Thanks so much! Let me know how your soda bread turns out :)

[@jerolvilladolid]

When youre under lockdown with an urge to bake bread but discovers you have no yeast!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can also find my NEW No Yeast Bread recipe here: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/hearty-no-yeast-bread-recipe/

[@definenormal087]

Haha I'm here for the same reason.

[@LMOr_Kid]

& NO yeast to be had!! No bread in the stores!!! 🥴

[@berlosabidopronto7488]

Darling, I have everything to bake, JUST NOT this lovely way of baking, this lady and her mother are ARTIST, we are lucky they are sharing with us, stay safe and bake this great bread, I will do so as well.

[@jscomp9529]

F. Lockdown and masks

[@MikeCruz]

I love Gemma!! She's so authentic!!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Aw thank you so much, Mike :) That's lovely

[@RainbowAnimeCupcake]

Its interesting to see the combination of the old Irish beliefs with the newer christian ones in the story though it kinda surprised me like we gotta bless the bread ok fine sure, and now RELEASE THE FAIRIES xD

[@lauriedepaurie]

Catholicism contains a lot of pagan traditions. And one of my favorite things in most religious/spiritual traditions (whether I believe them or not) is that they often contain a grain of truth. Sodabreads do fail if you don't make a cross and poke the quarter pieces. But it's for rising purpose rather than blessings. :P

[@nicoverheul6211]

your ring

[@kieranbarrett4511]

RainbowAnimeCupcake iu

[@ColinHarding]

Hahaha

[@yvettejones5323]

Right?! Blessing the bread as you score it so it doesn't explode when it rises is a very Old World religious thing to do. Releasing the faeries so they don't curse your bread is a very adorable, Old World Irish thing to do. I absolutely love it 💚🇮🇪☘️ That bread looks delicious, and God bless Mammy Stafford, indeed!!! I'm gonna have to make this with my Dublin coddle the next time I make it 💚

[@blackpotion1]

My auntie is Irish and i always loved her accent! your videos always make me smile :D lots of love from Portugal :)

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Ana T Thank you so much for watching, Ana. Really glad you like my baking videos :)

[@KartikChawla]

You looked like a model in that picture with your siblings!

[@hayleydryden8358]

Soda bread and potato soup was the first food we had when we came to Ireland.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy both: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/irish-soda-bread/ www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-potato-soup/

[@nancycogar3864]

So I can take the dough from the crazy bread recipe and make the rolls. Gemma if you don’t have an actually recipe for rolls, will you please please do one!😭

[@ladyt3579]

This recipe is fullproof magnificent, so easy to make and her recipe for homemade buttermilk is excellent! I've never bought buttermilk and will never need to. My family can't get enough. It's do yummy, so much better than what I buy in the shop. I have to make Gemma's Irish Soda Bread every week now! Thank you Gemma. I'll never go hungry now I can bake bread. 😋 ♥️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for your kind words. Stay safe.

[@meteriote45]

I dont know why but I rememberd the disney movie Brave when she was making the bless for the bread

[@stathis1688895]

Beautiful video. Culinary tradition at its best.

[@SirAgravaine]

Oh thank heavens it doesn't need kneading. I also find it really hilarious that right after a what is essentially a Catholic blessing it's followed up with, "but don't forget the fairies though, they will mess this whole thing up."

[@barryirlandi4217]

SirAgravaine just plan sad... God alone is need for blessings..

[@aquamarinetopaz8712]

Barry Irlandi May be to u but not other people

[@mysticmeg111]

Be careful of sneering at the wee folk. We no longer see them due to a low frequency projected around the earth. I am Celt. In Scotland we fly flags to honour the fairies who assisted the ancestors in battle. I now reside in canada and i miss the ancient lore. Tx Gemma for the blessing of the bread-it has made me reminisce of more poetic days!!

[@joansargent6721]

@@mysticmeg111 thank you for making the demo so easy.

[@saber2802]

Gotta love how Irish Christianity is both Pagan and Catholic.

[@debmckasson1953]

I just made this. It got high praise from both my hubby and brother.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done to you, Deb! Thank you for giving my recipe a go.

[@lisasmith756]

I always had soda bread with currants, caraway seeds and there was like a couple tablespoons of sugar, can I do this with your recipe, or have you ever had it that way?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Lisa Smith Sounds delicious, Lisa! You can do that with this recipe :)

[@lisasmith756]

well, I just saw my wheat flour is gone, so another day I guess... :(

[@OrlaQuirk]

A college pal made us soda bread - first time I had heard of it. Fast forward decades, to the 20-teens -I learn to bake. Just recently I see this recipe suggested on you tube. So I tried it, but I realized my whole wheat flour was old. I added 2.5 Tablespoons of sugar to the recipe against bitterness, and crossed my fingers, as well as the bread. (Not forgetting the Fair Folk). I hope you don't mind that I LOVE it with the sugar added. I made it the next week according to the recipe, but it didn't reach me. No waste! My brother-in-law happily claimed it. Thank you, Gemma, for a recipe a lot of my family enjoys. And for a happy memory for me of faintly-sweet soda bread.

[@Icarus_and_Me]

This is your best vid IMHO! beautiful background story about your Mam, love the explanation of the cross. Mr Kevin is a fortunate man indeed... Much love to you xx

[@binimani9630]

can u make chocolate caramel cake ...?? gemma you are awosome ..... i love you !!

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[@judithwilliams174]

Thumbs up Gemna and thanks for the recipe. I made this bread, as we didn't have any in the house and it was gone in less than 8 hours. Guess I'll have to double up next time.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@PragmaticDany]

notification squad unite. bread looks gr8

[@biggerbolderbaking]

+Daniel Calzada yay!!! thanks for being here for launch :)

[@Paul-bw6eo]

My Gran made this for me all the time,always looked forward to it with jam and butter,or cheese,God bless her cotton socks as my mom would say,growing up in Northern Ireland was special,thanks for bringing back those memories.🇨🇦☘️☘️♥️

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you so much for sharing the precious memories with me ! Hope you give my recipe a go! Really love to know what you think !