Irish Brown Soda Bread

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This Irish brown soda bread is the real thing! It's made with whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, and buttermilk. Because it must only be handled very lightly, it can never be made in a bread machine.

Submitted by Andrea Doyle
Updated on January 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
4 round loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 cups whole wheat flour

  • 1 cup bread flour

  • ⅓ cup rolled oats

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 ½ cups buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.

  2. Mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Gently mix in buttermilk until a soft dough is formed; knead very lightly. Divide dough into 4 pieces; form into rounded flat loaves. Mark each loaf with an "X" and place on the prepared baking sheets.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 30 to 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
2g Fat
41g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 242mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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