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Round loaf of Irish Soda Bread
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Irish Soda Bread

Freshly baked wholemeal loaf in 45 minutes. No yeast, no kneading, no proving. This loaf is half-and-half white and wholemeal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Teatime
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks

Ingredients

  • 300 g wholewheat flour
  • 150 g plain white flour
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (5ml)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (10ml)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5ml)
  • 300 ml yoghurt mixed with
  • 100 ml water

Equipment

Magic Liner
Silicone baking mat

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan, gas mark 7/425°F
  • Grease the baking sheet or line with magic liner or a silicone baking mat
  • Mix the yoghurt and water in a jug

To make the Soda Bread:

  • Put the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well. (Flours, bicarb, baking powder, salt)
  • Make a well in the centre and pour in the yoghurt mix. Use a large fork to mix to form a soft, but not wet, dough
  • Use your hands to shape the dough into a ball and place on your baking sheet. Flatten the dough slightly and cut a deep cross in the centre
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bottom sounds hollow when knocked
  • Wrap in a clean, dry cloth to prevent the crust becoming too hard
  • Eat warm or cold.

Notes

Everyday Cooks Tips:

  1. Soda Bread doesn't keep well so make it the day that you want to eat it. Use for toast on subsequent days
  2. Slice any leftovers and freeze to toast later
  3. Make a smaller loaf with two-thirds ingredinets (200g wholemeal flour, 100g white flour, 5ml bicarb, 5ml baking powder, a scant teaspoon of salt and 240ml liquid - either yoghurt/water or milk). Cook for 20-25 minutes.