Authentic Irish Bread Recipe with Margaret Ward

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a large bowl, combine Odlums wholewheat coarse flour, white flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

Pour in buttermilk and olive oil.

Mix gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly for about 1 minute.

Shape the dough into a round loaf about 1.5 inches thick.

Transfer the loaf to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

The bread should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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