Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Irish Brown Bread | Quick Soda Bread (No Yeast), with its irresistible flavor and simple preparation. It’s a wholesome choice for a quick dinner or a comforting breakfast, featuring key ingredients like whole wheat flour and buttermilk.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450F.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Mix everything together until a sticky dough forms, adding a small splash of extra liquid if needed.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead lightly about 4-5 times until a bit smoother.
- Shape the dough into a fat disk about 8 inches across. Cut two slashes in the shape of an X about 1/4" deep on the top of the loaf. Place it onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Allow to cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh buttermilk for added flavor.
This bread is best served warm with butter for an authentic experience.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg