Nothing quite like the smell of fresh baked bread is there? With this easy soda bread without buttermilk recipe you can get just that without all the kneading, proving and above all, without the waiting!
Most recipes for soda bread include the traditional buttermilk. I couldn’t get hold of it so used another home method of converting your milk into buttermilk. As with everything to do with this recipe, I did it the easy way. Put one table spoon of fresh or bottled lemon juice into your jug of milk. Within 5 minutes it’s doing its thing and turning into buttermilk.
If you cant find buttermilk then this is great for you, if you can then use it and don't add the lemon.
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 300 ml Whole milk
- 450 grammes Plain flour
- 1 tspn Bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tspn Salt
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Pour the milk into a jug and add the lemon juice.
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Leave to stand for 5 minutes for it to turn into buttermilk
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While this is happening weigh out your other ingredients
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Put the flour, bicarbonate of soda and the salt in a large mixing bowl
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Pour in the buttermilk and combine together into a large ball
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Don't overwork but just form into the ball
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Place on a lined and floured baking tray
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Cook for 35-40 minutes on 180oc for a fan oven
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Test by putting in a wooden cocktail stick and if it comes out clear then it's done. Also tap on the bottom of the loaf and if it sounds hollow then that is a great sign
You’ll be so delighted with this bread, it has the look and taste of a deep tasty farmhouse style loaf.
I enjoy mine with lots of butter and cheese while my boys tend to go for black currant jam generously spread right up to the edges.
Have a go and let me know how it turns out, I always love to hear.
If you are in the mood for some quick recipes while this is in the oven then try my One Step No Churn Ice Cream or Easy Lemon Curd.
