Icelandic Volcano Bread - Rúgbrauð

rye flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Spelt flour adds a nutty flavor while whole wheat is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar is less costly.

Whisk the two flours together in a large bowl.

Whisk in the baking powder and salt.

Mix in the brown sugar and golden syrup.

Add the milk a little at a time until a cake batter consistency is reached.

Pour the dough into a well-greased Dutch oven or bread tin.

Seal the container well, using the lid for the Dutch oven or wrapping tightly in parchment for other containers.

Bake in the oven at 215 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 24 hours.

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