Irish soda bread

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

This recipes is versatile and can be made with garlic, herbs, sea salt or even cheese.

200g of wholegrain flour

275g strong white flour

350 ml buttermilk

1 generous tsp of bicarbonate of soda

1 large egg

1 tsp honey

A pinch of salt

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease and flour a 900g loaf tin.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and if using (your star ingredient of choice).

In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk and then whisk in the egg and honey.

Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture, and then pour in the wet mixture.

If the dough is a bit sticky, add in a little flour.

Using a wooden spoon, bring the mix together to form a dough.

Shape into a rough oval and place in the loaf tin.

Sprinkle with a little flour on top and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

The bread is ready when you can turn it out onto a wire rack.

Tap the bottom to ensure you hear a hollow sound then cool before slicing.

Serves
Makes 1 loaf

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
30 minutes

Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Eggs, Honey

Recipe Type
Bread

Cuisine
Irish, Traditional Irish

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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