Irish Soda Bread
from What Katie Ate by Kate Quinn Davies
- 15g wheat germ
- 125g plain flour
- 350g wholemeal flour plus a little extra for kneading
- 400ml buttermilk
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Pre-heat your oven to 180c. Sift your salt, soda and plain flour into a bowl. Add the wheat germ and wholemeal flour and combine well. Create a well in the centre of the flour mixture and then add your buttermilk. Mix and then turn the dough onto a lightly floured bench and knead until the mixture is well combined. It will still be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough into a ball which should be about 15cm in diameter and place onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Using a sharp knife make 2 cuts in the top of the dough.
Place the bread into the oven and bake for approx 1 hour, or until golden brown. To know if its ready remove from the oven and tap on the bottom, it should have a hollow sound.
Cool on a cooling rack and eat fresh or as toast. This bread will keep in a cool, dark cupboard in a container or bag for approximately 3 or 4 days.
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So simple, I’m going to try making this with spelt ! Xx
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Reminds me of scones a little in the method. Might need a bit more liquid with the spelt but should be equally yummy. Xxx
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