Wholemeal Soda Bread

A nice twist on the traditional bread, and tastes fantastic!
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Ingredients

  • 250 g strong white flour plus extra for dusting
  • 250 g wholemeal flour
  • 20 g baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 75 g butter softened
  • 270 ml milk
  • 30 ml buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6.
  • Line a baking tray.
  • Put all the ingredients into a large bowl and work together to form a soft dough.
  • Shape into a ball and flatten slightly and cut a cross into the top, then dust the top with a little flour.
  • Put onto the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Variation:
This bread can be made with 100 per cent white flour – just replace the wholemeal flour with 250 g/9 oz of white flour. Proceed as above.
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Course Bread
Cuisine European / Ireland