Hearty Whole Wheat Soda Bread

A rustic and satisfying whole wheat soda bread that's quick to make with no yeast required. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or served alongside soup.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

279 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£0.21/serving

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Soup•Bread•Side Dish

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Ingredients

Servings

3cupswhole wheat flour

£0.45

1cupall-purpose flour

£0.15

1teaspoonbaking soda

£0.02

1teaspoonsalt

£0.01

0.3cuprolled oats(optional)

£0.08

13/4 cups buttermilk

£0.60

2tablespoonshoney or maple syrup(optional)

£0.25

1tablespoonmelted butter, for brushing

£0.10

Total Cost

£1.66

£0.21 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats (if using).
3.
Add buttermilk and honey (if using) to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy and sticky.
4.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a round loaf about 2 inches thick. Avoid kneading.
5.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
6.
Using a sharp knife or dough scraper, cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf, about halfway through.
7.
Brush the top of the loaf with melted butter.
8.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (144g)

279 kcal / 1167 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

6% of RDA

Protein

10g

20% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

311 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Buttermilk is essential for the proper rise and flavor of soda bread. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 3/4 cups of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Do not overmix the dough, as this will result in a tough bread. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined.

The cross cut into the top of the loaf helps it to bake evenly and prevents it from cracking.

For a sweeter bread, add 1/4 cup of raisins or dried cranberries to the dough.

Store leftover soda bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large mixing bowl

Measuring cups and spoons

Baking sheet

Parchment paper (optional)

Sharp knife or dough scraper

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