Traditional Brown Irish Soda Bread
Experience the warm, rustic charm of **Traditional Brown Irish Soda Bread**, a time-honored recipe that's as simple as it is satisfying. Made with hearty wholemeal flour, a touch of all-purpose flour, and the tangy richness of buttermilk, this quick bread skips the yeast in favor of baking soda for a no-fuss rise. In just under an hour, you’ll have a golden, crusty loaf with a tender crumb and the distinctive nutty flavor of Irish brown bread. Perfect as an accompaniment to soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter, this easy-to-make recipe brings the taste of Ireland to your table. Whether for St. Patrick’s Day or an everyday treat, this soda bread is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Wholemeal flour
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 400 ml Buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to distribute the baking soda evenly.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk.
Using your hands or a wooden spoon, gently mix the ingredients until they come together to form a dough. Avoid over-mixing to keep the bread tender.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round disk about 2 inches (5 cm) thick.
Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and use a sharp knife to cut a deep cross into the top of the dough. This allows the bread to expand as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature with butter or your favorite spreads. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1710 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.8 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1986 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
