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Irish Oatmeal Soda Bread
Irish Oatmeal Soda Bread combines all-purpose and oat flours with buttermilk and baking soda to create a rustic, hearty loaf characterized by its rough-textured dough and distinctive cross cut on top. The bread is baked until golden brown, with a crisp crust and soft crumb inside. The use of buttermilk activates the baking soda for leavening, producing a quick bread with a satisfying, slightly tangy flavor that pairs well with butter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
176 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk possibly a little bit more
Instructions
- Set oven to 425F
- Whisk the flours, salt, and soda together in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, and add about 1 1/2 cups of the buttermilk. Gradually mix the flour and buttermilk, adding the remaining buttermilk if your dough seems too dry. The dough will have a rough texture to it.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead briefly until it comes together. Form into an 8 inch round disk. Transfer to a baking sheet and cut a cross in the top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. It should sound hollow when you rap the bottom.
- Let cool for a few minutes, but then enjoy it while still warm, with some good Irish butter, of course!
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Notes
- The dough should be rough and only lightly kneaded to maintain the traditional texture.
- Use good quality Irish butter to spread on the warm bread for an authentic experience.
- Adjust buttermilk quantity slightly if the dough seems too dry or too wet to achieve a firm but moist dough.
- The cross cut on top is important for the baking process and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.