Vegan Irish Soda Bread
A perfectly crunchy exterior and a moist, flavourful inside, this bread is a breeze to make and is delicious paired with your favourite soup for a cozy, hearty rustic meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant based milk)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold vegan butter, cut into 1/2" chunks
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk and vinegar together and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the vegan butter and, using your fingers, break it into pea-sized pieces. Add the chives and stir to combine.
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Add the almond milk to the flour mixture and toss with a fork to combine: the dough should be combined but still rough in texture.
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Empty the dough onto a floured surface, divide into 2 balls, and smooth each piece of dough into a round ball using your hands. Place on the baking sheet, well spaced apart, and bake until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped, about 40 minutes. Serve warm.