Simple Molasses Brown Soda Bread
Simple authentic brown soda bread with molasses is a traditional Irish quick bread made with flour, oats, buttermilk and molasses. This yeast free bread takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is the perfect addition to any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- ½ cup Rolled oats
- 1½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1¾ cups Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 ½ teaspoon Sesame seeds or sunflower seeds - for topping
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 450F (230C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine together the flours, oats, salt and baking soda and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the buttermilk and molasses.
- Make a well in the centre of the flour mix and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Using a fork stir the liquid with the flour until almost completely combined. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured flat surface and knead lightly to form a soft dough.
- Shape the dough into a circle and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press the dough on top to flatten it and with a knife, cut a cross on the top. Sprinkle seeds on top before baking.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 400F (205C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the bottom of the bread sounds hollow. When ready, transfer the bread onto a wire rack to cool down. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Brown Soda Bread with Molasses can be stored at room temperature. It can dry out quickly so it's best to wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight bag or container for 3-4 days.
The bread can also be frozen. Freeze wrapped tightly in plastic, then place in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Thaw and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 2256kcalCarbohydrates: 441gProtein: 76gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 5051mgPotassium: 2437mgFiber: 37gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 715IUCalcium: 707mgIron: 24mg
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