Description
Multigrain cereal blend gives this healthier twist on Irish soda bread a crunchy, hearty texture and delicious nutty flavour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup multigrain cereal blend, like Bob's Red Mill
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tbsp honey
Topping:
- 1 tsp buttermilk
- 2 tbsp rye flakes or quick oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, multigrain cereal, pumpkin seeds, raisins, caraway seeds, baking soda and salt. Add buttermilk and honey, and stir until just barely combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, and knead for 2-3 minutes or until soft and elastic. Shape into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the loaf with buttermilk, and sprinkle with rye flakes. Using a sharp knife, score a shallow X into the loaf. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Irish