oatmeal soda bread

A twist on traditional Irish soda bread, this oatmeal soda bread recipe is slightly sweet and nutty, with a dense texture that pairs perfectly with a creamy slathering of butter. Try it as a meal side or as breakfast or a snack with a hot cup of coffee or tea!

Walnut Oatmeal Sweet Irish Soda Bread

oats,

buttermilk

all purpose flour,

cake flour

whole wheat flour

brown sugar, packed

baking soda

cream of tartar

salt

unsalted butter,

walnuts,

butter,

In a small mixing bowl, stir the buttermilk...

In a small mixing bowl, stir the buttermilk and 2 cups of the oatmeal together. Set aside for one hour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Whisk together all purpose flour, cake flour, whole...

Whisk together all purpose flour, cake flour, whole wheat flour, remaining 1/2 cup oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.

Use your fingers to work the 2 tablespoons...

Use your fingers to work the 2 tablespoons of softened butter into the flour mixture, until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the oatmeal/buttermilk mixture and toasted walnuts to...

Add the oatmeal/buttermilk mixture and toasted walnuts to the flour mixture, and stir with a fork until combined. You may need use your hands to work it all together.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface...

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or pastry mat just until the mixture comes together but is still slightly bumpy. Kneading it until it's smooth will overwork the dough and make your bread tough.

Form the dough into a 6-inch disc that...

Form the dough into a 6-inch disc that is about 2 inches high. Using a serrated knife, cut an X in the top of the disc. If desired, brush with a bit of buttermilk and sprinkle additional oats on top.

Bake in a cast iron pan or on...

Bake in a cast iron pan or on a parchment-covered baking sheet for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the bread starts to brown too much, a piece of foil tented over the top will prevent further browning.

After removing the bread from the oven, brush...

After removing the bread from the oven, brush the top with the melted butter. Allow the bread to cool before slicing.

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