Traditional Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Gemma from Bigger Bolder Baking is sharing her
mum’s Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. This is a quick bread, which means it’s simple to make and requires no yeast.
And yet another favourite to go with that bread…

Perfect for a rainy day, Beef and Guinness Stew with Irish Soda Bread
Beef and Guinness Stew with Irish Soda Bread is a traditional Irish dish that’s perfect for a rainy day. This hearty stew, made from tender beef chunks, rich and flavorful Guinness beer, aromatic vegetables and herbs, simmers away in your kitchen for hours to create the ultimate comfort food. Served with warm, freshly-baked Irish soda bread, this is the ultimate comfort food meal.The beef creates a delicious and velvety texture in the stew, while the Guinness adds a deep, malty flavor that pairs nicely with the vegetables. The result is an incredibly flavorful dish that’s sure to satisfy your hunger and warm your heart.
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