Whole Grain Irish Soda Bread

Submitted by Lalaloula

"This super easy and quick to make soda bread tastes lovely and is the perfect accompaniement to soup or stew or some hearty cheese. I like that there is neither sugar nor fat in this recipe and it still comes out moist and yummy."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 small loaf

ingredients

• 225 g whole wheat flour (I used whole spelt flour)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 175 ml buttermilk, might need more (low fat)

directions

1. In a big bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center.
2. Add buttermilk and stir to combine. Knead into a smooth, shaggy dough. If the dough is too wet, add more flour, if it is too dry, add a tad more buttermilk.
3. On a lightly floured surface roll into a ball. Place on a paper-lined baking sheet and slightly pat down.
4. Make a cross on top using a sharp knife. Sprinkle some flour on top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for about 25 minutes checking in near the end to prevent overbrowning. If a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, it is ready. Alternatively you can tap it on the bottom and if it sounds hollow, it is ready.
6. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. This is best eaten the day it is made, but will keep wrapped in a clean tea towel for a few days.

Reviews

[COOKGIRl]

This was very easy to make. I couldn't stop myself from adding two tablespoons of<br/>currants and 3/4 teaspoon of lightly crushed caraway seeds. The bread was cooked in<br/>a pre-heated cast iron skillet. Tried freshly milled whole wheat. Served with butter and homemade jam for Elevenses. ~Tasty Dish~ approved, too. Made for Veg Tag/October.