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Irish Oatmeal Soda Bread

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
770 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Irish
Irish Oatmeal Soda Bread
Ingredients
  • 1 cup regular rolled oats
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
1
Combine rolled oats, buttermilk, and molasses in a large bowl until they are completely merged.
2
Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a separate bowl until they are well incorporated; pour the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture and stir just until it reaches a moist consistency.
3
Transfer the dough to a lightly dusted work surface and knead 3 or 4 times until it forms a cohesive mass.
4
Divide the dough in half; shape each half into a 6-inch round loaf.
5
Use a sharp knife to make deep, diagonal cuts in each loaf, cutting 1-inch deep.
6
Cover each loaf with plastic wrap and allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 12 hours, allowing it to ferment.
7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
8
Arrange the loaves on an ungreased baking sheet.
9
Bake the loaves for 15 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until the loaves are browned and make a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom, approximately 20 more minutes.
10
Allow the breads to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. To serve, slice each loaf 3/4-inch thick all the way across and then cut the slices in half.