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Irish Brown Soda Bread
A no-knead, no-rise wholemeal bread leavened with bicarbonate of soda — ready in under an hour, with a beautifully nutty crust.
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10 minPrep🔥
40 minCook🍽️
8Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 350g wholemeal flour
- 150g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 400ml buttermilk
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Oats for topping
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir in the buttermilk (and honey if using) until just combined — don't overmix.
- Tip onto a floured surface and shape into a round.
- Place on a tray; cut a deep cross into the top.
- Sprinkle with oats.
- Bake at 200C for 35-40 minutes until it sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a rack.
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Tara’s tips
- The cross lets the bread cook through and is traditional.
- Don't overmix or the bread becomes tough.
Serving suggestions
- Lovely with butter and Irish smoked salmon.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh; keeps 2 days wrapped.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
No buttermilk?
Stir 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 400ml milk; rest 10 minutes.
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