{"id":464,"date":"2025-06-07T17:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T17:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/?p=464"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:06:13","slug":"soda-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/en\/soda-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Soda Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soda Bread<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>A Rainy Irish Souvenir<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-465\" style=\"border-radius:3px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ireland is no country for people with umbrellas!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What you really need is a heavy-duty rain poncho, proper waterproof pants, and boots that won\u2019t let a single drop in \u2014 especially when you\u2019ve got a 20-minute walk to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent the summer along the <strong>Ring of Kerry <\/strong>\u2014 a place so breathtaking it almost hurts when it\u2019s hidden behind fog. And it often was. Rain, wind, rainbow, more rain, five minutes of sunshine\u2026 then back to rain. Weather forecasts here? A joke. Or maybe science fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We lived in<strong> Waterville<\/strong> \u2014 a small, charming town with one grocery store, loads of <strong>Gaelic Football <\/strong>fans, and\u2026 a statue of <strong>Charlie Chaplin<\/strong>, who used to vacation here. You could say we shared the summer season with a silent film legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We worked, we walked, we occasionally got soaked to the bone \u2014 and we rediscovered <strong>soda bread.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Pinch of History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This story could start like a fairytale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once upon a time, in a land of green fields, grey skies, and potatoes growing everywhere, a humble creation emerged \u2014 one that would become a true Irish kitchen hero: soda bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish, lacking both ovens and time to wait for sourdough to wake up from its nap, came up with something brilliant. Flour, buttermilk, a pinch of salt, and baking soda. Voil\u00e0 \u2014 bread ready faster than rain can fall on Dublin. No kneading, no waiting. Perfect for hard times and big appetites. And those were plentiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when soda bread became a national hero. It nourished, it comforted, it brought people together. And when the Irish set off across the world \u2014 to America, Australia, anywhere hope could be found \u2014 they took the recipe with them. Because soda bread is more than food. It\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And maybe a little bit of magic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Or, well\u2026 science?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) meets acidic buttermilk, a chemical reaction kicks in. <strong>Carbon dioxide<\/strong> is released, causing the dough to rise. No yeast, no sourdough, no waiting. Just pure chemistry \u2014 the comfort food edition. Like a science experiment that ends in breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, soda bread is a classic. Scored with a cross \u2014 for even baking, or, as legends say, to let the fairies escape. Simple and delicious. Best served with a generous slab of Irish butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For us, it\u2019s more than just a recipe.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a culinary souvenir from Ireland. And those are our favorite kind \u2014 better than a fridge magnet.<br>We bake it when we desperately need bread but don\u2019t feel like waiting for the yeasted kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every journey leaves something behind.<br><strong>Ours left us with a recipe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you know what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It tastes even better when it\u2019s raining outside.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-472\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"472\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow--my\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-10 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-10 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-300x218.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-2048x1491.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC05304-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-80 wprm-align-center wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        \n      <\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">Irish Soda Bread<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">There\u2019s something deeply satisfying about baking your own bread \u2014 especially when it\u2019s topped with roasted veggies and smells amazing straight from the oven. This easy, no-fuss recipe comes together in one bowl and doesn\u2019t require any kneading. Just mix, top, bake, and enjoy that irresistible homemade goodness!<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/roarbuzzeat.com\/en\/wprm_print\/irish-soda-bread\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 3px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"472\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Froarbuzzeat.com%2Fen%2Fsoda-bread%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Froarbuzzeat.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FDSC05304-scaled.jpg&description=Irish+Soda+Bread&is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"472\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-10 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  \n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-80 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-472-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-472-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"472\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">buttermilk<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">maybe more, it depends on flour <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh rosemary<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">it could be dried <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-472-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-472-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"472\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Preparation<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut the pepper and onion into chunks and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, add a pinch of salt and rosemary, toss well, and set aside to let the flavors mingle.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Grease your bread pans or baking tins, or line them with parchment paper for easier removal.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Mixing and baking<\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add most of the buttermilk, saving a little to adjust the texture later.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir just until the dough comes together \u2014 no need to overmix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If you still see dry patches of flour, add a bit more buttermilk until everything is fully combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the dough to the pan and gently press it down with your hand.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Gently but firmly press the olive oil\u2013coated vegetables into the dough, making sure they\u2019re nicely nestled in.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"7\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake at 185\u00b0C (365\u00b0F) for 40 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-472-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Carefully remove the bread from the pan and return it to the oven directly on the rack for another 5\u201310 minutes. It\u2019s ready when the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soda Bread \u2013 A Rainy Irish Souvenir Ireland is no country for people with umbrellas! What you really need is a heavy-duty rain poncho, proper waterproof pants, and boots that won\u2019t let a single drop in \u2014 especially when you\u2019ve got a 20-minute walk to work. 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