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Scottish Soda Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 c buttermilk .
  • 1/2 c rolled oats (divided) .
  • 1 c bread flour or unbleached all purpose flour .
  • 3 tbsps butter, melted .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • melted butter, for top of hot loaf .
  • 2 c whole wheat flour .
  • 1 tsp baking soda .
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large mixing bowl, bread flour, mix whole wheat flour, & 1/4 c of the rolled oats.
  • Step #2 Blend in the baking powder, soda, salt, & butter.
  • Step #3 Make a hole in the center of the mixture & add the buttermilk.
  • Step #4 Stir until stiff dough forms.
  • Step #5 Sprinkle top remaining 1/4 c oats on bread board.
  • Step #6 Turn dough out onto board & knead for just 1 min, shaping it as you go into a perfect round loaf.
  • Step #7 There should be a rather thick coating of the extra oats on the outside of the loaf.
  • Step #8 Cover up baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Step #9 Place loaf seam side down on top of baking sheet.
  • Step #10 With sharp knife, make a cross slash in the top of the loaf about 1/2 inch deep.
  • Step #11 Preheat oven to 375°F Bake for 35 to 40 mins or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Step #12 Transfer to rack & brush generously with melted butter.
  • Step #13 For good slicing, cool for at least 4 hrs.
  • Step #14 Makes 1 loaf.
  • Step #15 Great Whole Grain Breads B.
  • Step #16 Ojakangas.
  • Enjoy the Scottish Soda Bread recipe

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