Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread (Printable)
A rustic Irish soda bread with whole wheat and sweet raisins, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Add-ins
06 - 1 cup raisins
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - Add raisins and toss to coat them in the flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and melted butter.
05 - Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently just until it comes together, about 30 seconds; do not overwork.
07 - Shape into a round loaf about 7 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Using a sharp knife, cut a deep X across the top of the loaf.
09 - Brush the top with a little extra melted butter.
10 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11 - Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No yeast means no waiting around for dough to rise, which suits impatience perfectly
- The crust cracks open in that dramatic X shape, making you look like you know what you are doing
02 -
- The dough will seem too wet and you will want to add more flour, resist this urge
- A dull knife will drag and tear the surface instead of slicing clean, sharpen first
03 -
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in parchment for emergency toast situations
- The hollow sound when tapped is the true test, color alone can deceive