A spin on a traditional favorite, this recipe combines corn and rye flours along with butter and deep brown sugar to make a deliciously toasty, exceptionally comforting shortbread. The darker the sugar, the more rich it seems to taste.

A spin on a traditional favorite, this recipe combines corn and rye flours along with butter and deep brown sugar to make a deliciously toasty, exceptionally comforting shortbread. The darker the sugar, the more rich it seems to taste.

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A white soda bread with sour cream and raisins, this rich version is cake-like in texture.

A white soda bread with sour cream and raisins, this rich version is cake-like in texture.

Real Irish soda bread was and is a simple loaf made with just a few ingredients, swiftly put together and baked. Here’s an old family recipe for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Real Irish soda bread was and is a simple loaf made with just a few ingredients, swiftly put together and baked. Here’s an old family recipe for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

The most basic version of Irish soda bread has only 4 ingredients, and was cooked on an open fire or a stovetop, not baked. Make your soda bread like they did in 1840, with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk.

The most basic version of Irish soda bread has only 4 ingredients, and was cooked on an open fire or a stovetop, not baked. Make your soda bread like they did in 1840, with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk.

Try this tried-and-true recipe for plain Irish soda bread with buttermilk that is a snap to prepare. Make it early in the day, as it tastes best after sitting for a few hours.

Try this tried-and-true recipe for plain Irish soda bread with buttermilk that is a snap to prepare. Make it early in the day, as it tastes best after sitting for a few hours.