I wanted a slice of bread without the hours of rising that yeast breads take, so I was excited to modify this recipe to see how it came out. The vegan, oil-free “buttermilk” gives it a deeper, more interesting flavor than milk or water could accomplish alone.

Irish soda bread has been a staple of Irish cuisine since the introduction of baking soda in the 1830s. Traditionally, it’s made with just flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk, though it can also include raisins or caraway seeds. Whether eaten as a hearty breakfast or a side to a steaming bowl of soup, it’s always comforting.

Irish Soda Bread - Vegan, Oil-Free

This hearty soda bread has a nutty sweetness to it.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Course: Breads

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: breakfast, wfpbno, whole food, whole wheat

Servings: 10

Calories:

Author: Crystal's Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cup soy milk no oil, no sugar added
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450° F. Prepare the dutch oven with a sheet of parchment paper that covers the bottom and comes up the sides enough to prevent the dough from touching.
• Measure out soy milk and pour in apple cider vinegar. Stir. After a few minutes, this will turn to "buttermilk".
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the buttermilk and stir until it can be worked with your hands. Knead the dough until it comes together into a ball.
• Place the ball on the parchment paper inside the dutch oven and score an X approximately 1/4" deep across the top. This will allow the dough to expand while baking.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
• Turn temperature down to 400° F and bake for another 20-30 minutes. When tapped on the bottom of the loaf, it should sound hollow.
• Cool before cutting and serving.

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