How to Make O'Kee's Irish Soda Oatmeal Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell and taste of freshly baked bread, especially when it comes to traditional Irish soda bread. But what if you could take that classic recipe and make it even heartier and more satisfying? That's where O'Kee's Irish Soda Oatmeal Bread comes in. This recipe takes the beloved Irish soda bread and adds the warm, nutty flavor of oats to create a bread that's perfect for any time of day.

O'Kee's Irish Soda Oatmeal Bread is a simple and rustic bread that's ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup regular rolled oats
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Mix rolled oats, buttermilk, and molasses in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar until combined; pour flour mixture into buttermilk mixture and stir just until moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured work surface and knead 3 or 4 times until dough holds its shape.
  • Cut dough in half; pat each half into a 6-inch round loaf.
  • Use a sharp knife to deeply score each loaf in quarters, cutting 1-inch deep.
  • Wrap each loaf in plastic wrap and allow to stand at least 12 hours at room temperature to ferment. (Loaves can be refrigerated up to 2 more days after this, if desired.)
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place loaves on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake loaves for 15 minutes and reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue to bake until loaves are browned and make a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom, about 20 more minutes.
  • Allow breads to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. To serve, slice loaves 3/4-inch thick all across the loaf, then cut slices in half.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 743mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 500mg