Irish Brown Soda Bread With Molasses
Irish Brown Soda Bread With Molasses is an easy Irish traditional bread that is made with whole wheat flour, oats and buttermilk.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons molasses black treacle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F/230C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, oats, salt and baking soda. Mix throughly.
- Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the buttermilk and molasses.
- Using a fork, stir the liquid, gradually bringing the flour in from around the edge.
- With floured hands lightly knead to a soft dough.
- Shape the dough into a round and place it on the parchment paper. Press the dough flat about 2 inches/5cm thick. Use a sharp knife with a long blade to cut a deep cross on the top.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400F/200C.
- Continue baking the bread for another 20-25 minutes or until the base of the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Transfer to a wire rack and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm.
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Notes
Storage: Keep your soda bread fresh by letting it cool completely, then wrapping tightly in plastic or foil. Store at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to a week for longer freshness, or freeze for up to 3 months. To refresh stale bread, warm it in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg