Irish Brown Soda Bread

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This is the real thing! Because it must only be handled very lightly, it can never be made in a bread machine.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 4 - 10 ounce loaves

Irish Brown Soda Bread

Ingredients

4 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup bread flour

⅓ cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 ½ cups buttermilk

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Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl stir together whole wheat flour white flour rolled oats baking soda and salt. Gently mix in the 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 prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown about 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Irish Brown Soda Bread

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 164.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.5g 15%

Carbohydrates: 33g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 1.3g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 16.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 20.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 74.1mg 7%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 63.9mg 23%

Potassium: 247.3mg 7%

Sodium: 354.4mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 12.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.