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Soda Bread

Cultural Context

Soda bread originated in Ireland in the 19th century, utilizing baking soda as a leavening agent due to the lack of yeast. This simple bread became a staple in Irish households, often associated with traditional meals and celebrations. Today, variations exist worldwide, incorporating different flours, seeds, and fruits, while still honoring its humble roots.

IrishIEother
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts (or other nuts)
1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup plant milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped apples

Cranberries provide a tart flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

1

Weigh out your ingredients and have them ready.

2

In a deep bowl, add plain flour and spelt flour, then mix well to incorporate.

3

Add a generous pinch of salt and bicarbonate of soda, and mix again.

4

Incorporate nuts and dried fruit into the flour mixture.

5

Melt some butter and mix it into the dry ingredients.

6

Add plant milk and mix until well combined.

7

Lightly flour a surface and tip the dough out, shaping it slightly without excessive kneading.

8

Shape the dough into a flatter rustic loaf for even baking.

9

Line a 9-inch cake tin with parchment paper and place the dough inside.

10

Score the top of the loaf deeply with a sharp knife.

11

Bake in the oven for around 45 minutes until baked through.

12

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve with jam.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlbaking sheetparchment paperwire racksharp knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

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Also Known As

Irish Soda BreadBrown Soda Bread

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