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a slice of sourdough soda bread being buttered on a wooden board.

Sourdough Soda Bread

Introducing a twist on a classic favourite: Irish Soda Bread. In this quick bread recipe, we've infused the dough with aromatic rosemary, though the possibilities for sweet or savoury variations are endless. Perfect for beginners, this Sourdough Soda Bread recipe uses sourdough discard and requires no kneading, proofing, or fuss—simply mix it all up and bake for a delicious homemade loaf of bread. We sure do love how easy and versatile this recipe is!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Irish, Sourdough
Servings 8 -10 slices
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 ml milk
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 200 g sourdough discard 100% hydration
  • 1 egg large
  • 60 g butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 400 g plain flour all-purpose flour
  • 20 g white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda baking soda
  • 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C Fan.
  • In a medium bowl, or a measuring jug, mix together milk and lemon juice and set aside to thicken (you may use 175 ml of buttermilk instead).
  • Add sourdough discard and an egg, and beat gently to combine.
  • Add slightly cooled melted butter and mix again.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and rosemary.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix briefly to combine.
  • Tip the mixture onto a work surface, knead just enough to form a rough ball, and transfer it onto a sheet of baking parchment.
  • Slide the bread onto a baking tray, or a cast iron skillet, score the top of the dough and bake in the centre of the oven for 45-50 minutes.
  • Transfer the sourdough soda bread onto a wire rack to cool down for at least 30 minutes before slicing. It is best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature on the day that it is baked!

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Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Irish Soda Bread, Soda Bread, Sourdough Soda Bread, Sourdough Soda Bread No Buttermilk, Sourdough Soda Bread With Rosemary
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