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Easy Yogurt Soda Bread

Learn how to make yogurt soda bread, a delicious Irish bread using just a few ingredients, and ready in about 40 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 250 g all-purpose flour + 1-2 extra tablespoons 9 oz/ 2 cups, Note 1
  • 150 g whole wheat flour 5.5 oz/ 1 ¼ cup
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons seeds mix divided, Note 2
  • 425 g Greek yogurt full fat, 15 oz/ 1 ½ cup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F/ 220°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add ¾ of the seeds and mix again.250 g all-purpose flour + 1-2 extra tablespoons/ 9 oz/ 2 cups + 150 g whole wheat flour/ 5.5 oz/ 1¼ cup + 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda + 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¾ of 3 tablespoons seeds mix
  3. Wet ingredients: Combine yogurt, honey, and olive oil in another bowl.425 g Greek yogurt/ 1½ cup + 1 tablespoon honey + 1 tablespoon olive oil
  4. Dough: Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Add the yogurt mixture and stir to combine using a spoon.
  5. Shape: Sprinkle the work surface with 1 tablespoon of flour. Place the dough on it and sprinkle it with a little bit of flour. Knead gently with floured hands, only 4-5 times, to bring the dough into shape. Form a round loaf and transfer it to the baking sheet.
  6. Brush the top of the bread with one tablespoon of milk and sprinkle the remaining seeds on top.1 tablespoon milk + remaining seeds
  7. Cut a deep cross with a serrated knife.
  8. Bake the soda bread at a high temperature for 15 minutes.
  9. Reduce temperature to 400°F/ 200°C. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the soda bread is baked through.
  10. Check: The bottom of the bread should sound hollow. If it doesn’t, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.
  11. Let cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Measurements: A digital kitchen scale (the Amazon link opens in a new tab) will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible.
  • Seeds: Or 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, and 1 tablespoon flaxseed.
  • Measurements: A digital kitchen scale (the Amazon link opens in a new tab) will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible.
  • Seeds: Or 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, and 1 tablespoon flaxseed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 425mg (18%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.