Real Irish Brown Soda Bread Loaf

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Real Irish Brown Soda Bread Loaf for a hearty breakfast or snack

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

30-40 min

Ready In

40-50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

195

Sugar

Fat

Real Irish Brown Soda Bread is a traditional bread that has been eaten in Ireland for centuries. It's a simple bread made using coarse whole meal flour, plain flour, and buttermilk. The combination of these ingredients gives the bread a dense, nutty texture and a delicious flavor. The bread is perfect for breakfast, served with jam or honey, or as part of a lunchtime sandwich. It's also a great accompaniment to soups and stews, and can be toasted with butter for a wholesome snack.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200°C or 392°F. Grease a round 2lb loaf tin or line with baking paper.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole meal flour, plain flour, salt, and baking soda.
3.	If using, add the caster sugar. Mix well before making a well in the center.
4.	Add the buttermilk and oil to the well. Use a mixing spoon or spatula to fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5.	Pour the dough into the greased or lined loaf tin and shape into a round. Use a knife to cut a deep cross on the top.
6.	Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center.
7.	Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

This bread is a staple of Irish cuisine and is easy to make with just a few ingredients.

It has a hearty texture and nutty flavor, making it a great accompaniment to soups and stews or toasted with butter.

CONS

As with most bread, this recipe contains gluten and should be avoided by those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

It is also high in carbohydrates and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole meal flour is a good source of dietary fiber, which promotes digestive health and can help to lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.
Baking soda can also help to reduce acidity in the stomach and ease indigestion.

	275 g coarse whole meal flour
	175 g plain flour ( use Bread flour for better texture )
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	2 tablespoons caster sugar ( optional )
	500 ml buttermilk
	1 tablespoon oil