With St. Patrick’s Day just a few days away, I thought it was a perfect time to share one of our favorite bread recipes – Traditional Irish Soda Bread. Irish soda bread baked and ready to eat! When you think of soda bread, you may think of a round loaf with raisins scattered throughout the middle. This is the “Americanized” version made with egg and butter which makes a much sweeter tasting bread. The original Irish soda bread is just as tasty, and originated out of necessity. Due to the climate in Ireland, it is difficult to make yeast-leavened bread. Therefore, they used baking soda to make their every day table bread. The best part about making this bread – it takes only 5 minutes to prepare! There are only 5 ingredients, and they can easily be adapted to make it vegan friendly or to accommodate milk allergies. This bread is perfect for dipping in soups and stews! Hands down, this is the best bread for dipping in soups and stews, and my personal favorite – a delicious breakfast bread with your favorite jelly or jam. With less than an hour from start to finish, it is no wonder why [...]