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Irish Brown Soda Bread

Irish Brown Soda Bread is a whole wheat soda bread. This easy quick bread makes a tasty side for corned beef and cabbage.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper or grease with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Add the flours, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  4. Add the buttermilk and and the oil.
  5. Stir just until combined.
  6. Dump the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead just until it comes together.
  7. Shape the dough into a ball.
  8. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Cut a deep cross into the top of the dough.
  10. Bake the bread about 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Flour: Most traditional Irish brown soda bread recipes call for only whole wheat flour. I've used a combination of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour to give the bread a softer, less dense texture.
  • Buttermilk: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a homemade buttermilk substitute.
  • It's key to measure the flour properly to avoid a heavy, dry loaf. The best way to measure flour is to weigh it. If you don't want to weigh the flour, sift or stir it to break the flour up. Then lightly spoon it into a measuring cup and level.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 223mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 21IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Potassium 223mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 21IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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