Traditional Irish Brown Soda Bread
A simple recipe for a traditional soda bread - you won't believe how easy it is to make homemade bread!
Ingredients
- 3 cup stone ground whole wheat flour
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the buttermilk, stirring to combine, until you have a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough lightly before transferring to a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Shape the dough into a flattened round. Cut a cross into the top to release the fairies. (I was not aware that fairies live in bread dough but since I was instructed on this key step by an Irish baker, I'm sticking to it!)
- Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes. Bread will be golden on top and offer a hollow sound when tapped when it is fully cooked.
Notes
It is important to use high-quality stone ground wheat flour to make this bread. My preference is the Bob's Red Mill brand.
A note on the provided nutrition information
The nutrition information provided has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg