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Soda bread

Baker Tom shares his simple soda bread recipe

Added on August 18, 2014

Try adding fennel seeds and apple to Baker Tom’s soda bread recipe to add a fruity, wholesome twist

www.bakertom.co.uk

Makes 1 loaf

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You will need
Method

Plain white flour 500g
Sugar 10g
Salt 10g
Baking powder 10g
Bicarbonate of soda 5g
Buttermilk (or a half and half mix of water and natural yogurt) 410g

Weigh the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add the buttermilk and mix thoroughly until all of the dry flour has been mixed in. Don’t work the dough too much as it will release the glutens in the flour.
Tip onto a floured surface and shape into a round of about 2½ cm in height.
Place onto a non-stick baking sheet, flour the top and cut a cross half way through the dough. Sprinkle with oats if you like for added texture.
Place into a pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes at 190°c/gas 5 until golden brown.
Let the bread cool before serving.

You will need

Plain white flour 500g
Sugar 10g
Salt 10g
Baking powder 10g
Bicarbonate of soda 5g
Buttermilk (or a half and half mix of water and natural yogurt) 410g

Method

Weigh the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Add the buttermilk and mix thoroughly until all of the dry flour has been mixed in. Don’t work the dough too much as it will release the glutens in the flour.
Tip onto a floured surface and shape into a round of about 2½ cm in height.
Place onto a non-stick baking sheet, flour the top and cut a cross half way through the dough. Sprinkle with oats if you like for added texture.
Place into a pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes at 190°c/gas 5 until golden brown.
Let the bread cool before serving.

‘Soda bread is quick and simple to make, yet delicious. It doesn’t include yeast, so won’t need kneading or resting like most breads and you can add any flavours you wish,’ says Tom