Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
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Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Description
This soda bread uses whole wheat flour combined with baking soda and salt. Fennel seeds add a subtle aromatic note when included. The liquid component is a mix of soy milk and vinegar, which reacts with the baking soda to create rise and lightness. Mixing produces a slightly lumpy dough that is shaped into a round boule before baking.
The bread is baked uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for about 35 to 40 minutes, yielding a firm crust and soft interior. Unlike yeast-based breads, soda bread does not require rising time, making it quicker to prepare. The texture is hearty but tender, providing a wholesome, slightly sweet and sour flavor profile due to the vinegar.
This bread is best served warm, broken into pieces, and pairs well with butter, cheese, or soups. Its simplicity and minimal ingredients make it a practical bread option for everyday meals or as an accompaniment to Irish dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (260g)
- ¾ tsp baking soda (5g)
- ½ tsp table salt 3g, or 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds 6g *optional, whole
- 1 cup soy milk 240g *can sub with any milk of your choice, homemade
- 1 tbsp white vinegar 15g, or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and fennel seeds with a fork.
- Pour the vinegar and soy milk into the flour mixture. Mix thoroughly with fork. Don't overmix; the dough should be quite lumpy.
- Turn dough out onto a clean working surface dusted with flour. Pat dough into a rough rectangular shape, then fold one side over the other to form a square. Pat into a round boule. (See step-by-step-process pictures.)
- Bake at 375 °F, uncovered, for 35–40 minutes.
- Break into the bread and serve while hot! Unlike yeast breads, you don't have to wait for soda bread to cool before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices (1 boule)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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