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Molasses Brown Soda Bread Recipe

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4.3 from 72 reviews

This Molasses Brown Soda Bread is a hearty, flavorful twist on traditional soda bread, combining all-purpose and whole wheat flours with the subtle sweetness of molasses and the crunch of wheat germ. It’s an easy-to-make, no-yeast quick bread that uses baking soda as the leavening agent, perfect for a cozy breakfast or teatime treat.

  • Total Time: 60-65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 ¾ cups (210 g) whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup (20 g) wheat germ
  • 1 ½ tsp (9 g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (6 g) salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup (375 ml) buttermilk (or substitute: 1 ½ cups milk with 2 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) molasses
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.
  4. Form Dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a dough. Avoid over mixing.
  5. Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently just a couple of times to bring it into a smooth ball. Pat the dough into a 7-inch (18 cm) round shape.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Lightly flour a baking sheet and transfer the dough onto it. Dust the top of the dough with flour. Using a sharp knife, score a cross about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep into the top of the dough. This helps the bread bake evenly.
  7. Bake Bread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Cool Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and wrap it in a clean tea towel to cool. The steam trapped will soften the crust for a tender outside.
  9. Serve: Slice and enjoy this delicious molasses brown soda bread warm or at room temperature with butter or your favorite spread.

Notes

  • To substitute buttermilk: add 2 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 ½ cups of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Do not over knead the dough to ensure a tender crumb in the final bread.
  • Scoring the top helps control how the bread expands while baking.
  • Wrapping the bread in a tea towel after baking softens the crust and keeps it moist.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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