Description
A delicious and nutritious molasses brown soda bread that enhances the flavor of your meals with its unique sweetness.
Ingredients
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3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the molasses, buttermilk, and melted butter.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times until it holds together.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a lined baking sheet. Make a shallow cross on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a lighter loaf, consider using half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour. You can also substitute the buttermilk with a mixture of yogurt and water.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
