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No Buttermilk Soda Bread (Vegan & Dairy Free)
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No Buttermilk Soda Bread (Vegan & Dairy Free)

No Buttermilk Soda Bread is a vegan, dairy-free quick bread made with plain and wholemeal flours, oats, baking soda, and a mixture of dairy-free milk with an acid like apple cider vinegar. The dough forms a rustic loaf with a distinctive cross cut to ensure even baking. The bread has a textured crust with a tender crumb, suitable for toast or served alongside soups and salads.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 200 g plain flour white
  • 150 g wholemeal flour
  • 50 g oats plus extra to scatter on top
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda see note 1
  • 200 ml dairy-free milk see note 2, neutral tasting
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice, or white wine vinegar – see note 3)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F. Dust a baking tray (I actually use a pizza tray) with a little plain flour.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together thoroughly. Add the oat milk and vinegar, and stir to combine.
  3. Keep stirring until the ingredients come together as a dough, then squidge together to form a ball.
  4. Place the ball of dough on your baking tray and cut a deep cross in the centre. This is really important as it helps the centre of the bread to cook properly – so cut nice and deep, almost to the bottom.
  5. If you wish, you can dust the loaf with a little flour and a sprinkle of oats, then place the bread in your preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve with soup or salad or anything else you fancy! (And don’t forget it makes great toast the next day…)

Notes

  • Use baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), not baking powder, to ensure proper rise and texture.
  • Choose mild-flavored dairy-free milk like oat or almond milk to keep the bread's flavor neutral.
  • Adjust liquid slowly during mixing to achieve a soft but shapeable dough, adding more flour if too wet.
  • Cut a deep cross on top before baking to help the center bake evenly.
  • This bread can be frozen for later use without loss of quality.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 446mg (19%) Potassium 88mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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