Description
Irish Brown Soda Bread is a traditional Irish quick bread that requires no yeast. This hearty and wholesome bread is made with a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, buttermilk, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Enjoy a slice warm with butter or jam for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon honey or molasses
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly flour a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Butter: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in buttermilk and honey (if using) until dough forms.
- Knead and Shape: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, shape into a round loaf.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet, cut an “X” on top, sprinkle with oats. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh
- Delicious with butter, jam, soups, or stews
- For added texture, include wheat bran or flaxseed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
