Soda Bread
Nov 9, 2016
This soda bread recipe is Paul's interpretation of the signature challenge in the Bread episode of Season 3 of The Great British Baking Show. It is explained in further detail by Paul in Masterclass: Part 2.
- Servings
- 1 loaf
- Prep time
- 30 minutes
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Course
- Appetizer
Ingredients
- 250g (9 oz) plain wholemeal flour
- 250g (9 oz) plain white flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 420ml (15 fl oz) buttermilk
- extra flour for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 392F.
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In a large bowl, mix together the two types of flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt.
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Add the buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms.
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Lightly flour a work surface and tip the dough onto it.
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Gently roll and fold the dough a couple of times to bring the mixture together. Do not knead.
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Shape the dough into a ball. Flatten the ball gently with your hand. Score the dough with a deep cross dividing it into quarters. Dust the bread with flour.
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Place onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 30 minutes at 392F. The loaf should be golden-brown.
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Leave to cool on a wire rack. This is best eaten on the day of baking.