Soda bread

Soda bread

251kcal per serving
1 hour
10servings
Allergens Contains milk Contains gluten
Preferences Under 300 calories Healthier Choice Breakfast Budget Friendly Meals
Seasonal Autumn Winter

ingredients

  • 250g white flour 
  • 250g wholemeal flour
  • 100g porridge oats 
  • 500ml buttermilk 
  • 25g unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • pinch of salt 

nutrition facts

Per average serving:
energy 1060 kJ / 251 kcal
13 %
fat 4 g
6 %
saturates 1.8 g
9 %
Sugars 2.9 g
3 %
salt 0.35 g
6 %

of an adult’s Reference intake (8400kj / 2000kcal). Typical values per 100g: Energy 268kJ/64kcal

method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with flour. 
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. 
  3. Rub the softened butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips. 
  4. Pour in the buttermilk and mix it in quickly with a fork and bring the dough together very lightly with your fingertips, gently!
  5. Shape it into a flat, round loaf and dust with flour and score a deep cross in the top. 
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. 
  7. Once cooled, slice and enjoy! 

Top Tip: Add 100g of sultanas and a teaspoon of cinnamon for a sweeter alternative!

Important information

*Allergen information is compiled using data obtained from the manufacturer of products we have used. If you decide to use a different product there may be a different allergen declaration, so please check the labels of all the ingredients you purchase to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only.

Nutritional information has been compiled by Registered Nutritionists using an industry standard software system. Please bear in mind that the nutrition will change depending on the products that you use to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only