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Irish Brown Soda Bread

Cultural Context

Irish Brown Soda Bread has its roots in Ireland, where it was traditionally made by rural families using simple ingredients. The bread symbolizes sustenance and community, often served alongside meals. Today, it remains a staple in Irish households and is celebrated for its hearty texture and wholesome flavor, enjoyed globally in various adaptations.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 tablespoon wheat bran
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon honey
1

Start with 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon each of wheat germ and wheat bran to the flour mixture.

3

Incorporate 1 tablespoon of sugar into the dry ingredients.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture.

5

Mix in 1 teaspoon of salt with the dry ingredients.

6

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk and mix until combined.

7

Add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture and mix well.

8

Use your hands to combine the ingredients into a dough.

9

Shape the dough into a round, rustic loaf.

10

Score the top of the loaf to let the fairies out.

11

Transfer the loaf to a cake round for baking.

12

Bake until deeply browned and craggy.

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcake round

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

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