Solar Cooked Irish Soda Bread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Solar Cooked Irish Soda Bread recipe for an eco-friendly twist on a classic bread

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Solar Cooked Irish Soda Bread is a unique take on the classic Irish soda bread recipe. It is made with bread flour, baking soda, and plain yogurt, which is a healthier option than using buttermilk or cream. This bread is cooked in a solar oven, which is an eco-friendly way to bake your bread. The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it the perfect complement to your meal. This bread is perfect to serve at a picnic, barbecue, or any outdoor gathering where you want to reduce your carbon footprint.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your solar oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, kosher salt, and baking soda with a wooden spoon.
3.	Pour in the plain yogurt and 2 teaspoons of water and mix until all ingredients are combined and a dough forms.
4.	Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a round. Cut an 'X' on the top of the dough.
5.	Place the dough into a lightly greased cast iron skillet or Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
6.	Place the covered skillet or Dutch oven into the preheated solar oven.
7.	Bake for 60 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8.	Remove the skillet or Dutch oven from the oven and allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This bread recipe is eco-friendly and uses the power of the sun to cook the bread.

The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

CONS

It takes longer to cook this bread in a solar oven than in a traditional oven, so you need to plan accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is a healthier alternative to traditional bread made with yeast because it does not require a long proofing time.
The bread is also lower in sugar and fat and has a higher protein content because of the use of yogurt as a substitute for buttermilk or cream.

	2 cups bread flour
	1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
	2 teaspoons water