100% Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Traditional Irish Whole Wheat Soda Bread with Raisins recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups raisins or 1 1/4 cups currants
1 egg , beaten
1 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk ( or substitute 1 1/2 C plain yogurt and 1/4 C milk )
1 tablespoon molasses or 1 tablespoon honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
204
Sugar
14g
Fat
5g
Irish soda bread is a quick and easy bread recipe that doesn't require yeast or kneading. It uses baking soda and low-fat buttermilk to make the bread rise. Traditional Irish soda bread is made with white flour, but this recipe uses 100% whole wheat flour for added nutrients. Raisins or currants are added for sweetness and texture. This bread can be eaten any time of the day, especially with butter and jam, or alongside a hearty soup or stew during the colder months.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3.Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
4.Mix in raisins or currants.

PROS

This bread is quick and easy to make, no kneading or yeast required.

Whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermilk make it a healthier option.

Raisins or currants add a hint of sweetness and texture to the bread.

CONS

This bread can be quite dense and heavy.

It may not rise as much as other bread due to the absence of yeast and gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermilk make this bread full of nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The molasses or honey in this recipe adds some natural sweetness and antioxidants.

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