**Light Soda Bread with Sunflower Seeds: A Delightful and Nutritious Irish Treat**
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Irish cuisine with our tantalizing Light Soda Bread with Sunflower Seeds. This traditional bread, deeply rooted in Irish culture, boasts a delightful combination of wholesome ingredients and a unique texture that will leave you craving for more. With just a few pantry staples and minimal effort, you can whip up this delectable bread that pairs perfectly with your favorite soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter for a satisfying snack. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the easy steps of making this classic bread, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and add exciting flavors to your table. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of crispy crust and fluffy interior, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful treat that combines tradition, taste, and wholesome goodness.
SUNFLOWER SEED & HONEY WHEAT BREAD
I've tried other bread recipes, but this one is a staple in our home. I won $50 in a bake-off with a loaf that I had stored in the freezer. -Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 loaves (12 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bread flour, oil, honey, salt and 4 cups whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in sunflower kernels and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide into 3 portions. Shape into loaves; place in 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in foil, and place in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SEEDED WHOLE GRAIN SODA BREAD
"This moist, chewy soda bread satisfies all my starchy cravings but is so packed with seeds, oats, and whole wheat that it's also energy-sustaining. It makes beautiful toast, too."-Claire Saffitz, associate food editor
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bread Healthy Quinoa Whole Wheat Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit St. Patrick's Day Seed Bake Small Plates
Yield Makes one 8"-diameter loaf
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix millet, quinoa, amaranth, 1 cup oats, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Cover and let sit 8-12 hours. (Alternatively, bring ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let sit until mixture is thick like porridge, about 2 hours.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8"-diameter cast-iron skillet or cake pan. Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flaxseed, salt, baking soda, and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Work in butter with your fingers until largest pieces are pea-size. Make a well in the center and add brown rice syrup, oat mixture, remaining 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth, homogenous, and still slightly sticky.
- Form dough into a ball and place in prepared pan. Brush with buttermilk; top with more oats and sunflower seeds. Cut a large X into the top and bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of loaf registers 190°F, 55-70 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- Do ahead
- Bread can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
SEEDED SODA BREAD
Make our easy yeast-free, wholemeal loaf, which requires no kneading or proving. We've used vegan-friendly oat milk, but you can use ordinary milk if you prefer
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Side dish
Time 45m
Yield Cuts into 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the flour, seeds and bicarb in a bowl, then mix together the milk and lemon juice in a small jug and pour it into the dry ingredients. Stir with a knife until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough.
- Tip onto a lightly floured work surface and lightly shape into a ball with wet or floured hands, as it will be sticky to handle. Lift onto a floured baking tray, reshape if required, then sprinkle more seeds over the top and press them in lightly. Bake for 35-40 mins until firm and golden. Cool on a wire rack, then wrap in foil until needed. Will keep chilled for up to four days, or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
NOREEN KINNEY'S IRISH SODA BREAD
Provided by Greg Patent
Categories Bread Breakfast Side Bake St. Patrick's Day Healthy Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 round loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a heavy baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray or line it with a silicone baking pan liner or aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Add the butter and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the fat particles are very fine. Stir in the baking soda, salt, sugar, wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds.
- Beat the egg lightly with a fork in a 2-cup glass measure. Add enough buttermilk to come to the 2-cup line and stir with the fork to combine well. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough gathers into a thick, wet-looking mass.
- Sprinkle your work surface with whole wheat flour and scrape the dough onto it. Dust the dough with a bit more whole wheat flour. Pat the dough into a circular shape about 7 inches across and 2 inches high and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Don't be concerned about evenness-the loaf should look rustic. Make a cross-shaped indentation on top of the loaf going right to the edges. I use a plastic bench scraper and press it into the dough very gently; don't actually cut the dough. During baking the indentation expands, giving the top of the loaf an attractive pattern.
- Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, until it is well browned and sounds hollow when rapped on the bottom. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should register 195° to 200°F. Cool the loaf on a wire cooling rack, and serve warm or at room temperature. Cut into quarters and slice each quarter with a sharp serrated knife. Delicious with butter.
- Storing:
- The loaf keeps well at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 2 to 3 days. The entire loaf or quarters of it can also be frozen when completely cool. Wrap in plastic wrap, place in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw completely before unwrapping. If desired, refresh the bread in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
LISA'S SUNFLOWER BREAD
The sunflower seeds give this bread a great crunchy texture and the molasses makes it warm and sassy. You can substitute whole wheat flour for some of the bread flour if you like.
Provided by LISA GALLOWAY
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 50.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your soda bread. Look for stone-ground whole wheat flour, good quality butter, and fresh buttermilk.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the bread tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. This will allow the yeast to grow and produce carbon dioxide, which will give the bread its characteristic light and fluffy texture.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature: Baking the bread at a high temperature will create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) before baking the bread.
- Let the bread cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the bread to set and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Light soda bread with sunflower seeds is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a versatile bread that can be served with a variety of meals, from soups and stews to salads and sandwiches. With its light and fluffy texture and nutty flavor, light soda bread with sunflower seeds is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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