Oaty Soda Bread {Homemade bread in under an hour}
Whip up a loaf of oaty soda bread in under an hour with just 10 minutes preparation and no kneading or resting. I make soda bread with oats, wholemeal flour and plain flour as it's more healthy and I like the flavour.
I like to bake soda bread in a loaf tin as I find it easier to slice, but traditionally it's baked on a flat baking sheet and has a big cross cut in the top. This oaty soda bread is quite dense and filling. It's lovely with soup, cheese and chutney or pate.
Oaty Soda Bread {Homemade bread in under an hour}
Time: 10 mins prep + 45 mins baking
Cost: 5p per slice
Calories: 129 per slice
Makes: 15 slices
Ingredients:
200g plain wholemeal flour
200g plain white flour
100g oats, plus extra for sprinkling
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
450ml milk mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to gas 6 / 200 C / 180 fan.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk and lemon juice. Mix together using a blunt knife until just combined. If it's a little too wet, add a little more flour, but try to keep the dough more wet than dry.
Pour into a greased loaf tin and sprinkle with oats if you like. Alternatively, place on a greased baking sheet and make a cross shape using a sharp knife in the top of the dough. Bake for around 45 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool and slice.
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