Easy Yogurt Soda Bread
Learn how to make yogurt soda bread, a delicious Irish bread using just a few ingredients, and ready in about 40 minutes.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour + 1-2 extra tablespoons 9 oz/ 2 cups, Note 1
- 150 g whole wheat flour 5.5 oz/ 1 ¼ cup
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher
- 3 tablespoons seeds mix divided, Note 2
- 425 g Greek yogurt full fat, 15 oz/ 1 ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430°F/ 220°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add ¾ of the seeds and mix again.250 g all-purpose flour + 1-2 extra tablespoons/ 9 oz/ 2 cups + 150 g whole wheat flour/ 5.5 oz/ 1¼ cup + 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda + 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¾ of 3 tablespoons seeds mix
- Wet ingredients: Combine yogurt, honey, and olive oil in another bowl.425 g Greek yogurt/ 1½ cup + 1 tablespoon honey + 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Dough: Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Add the yogurt mixture and stir to combine using a spoon.
- Shape: Sprinkle the work surface with 1 tablespoon of flour. Place the dough on it and sprinkle it with a little bit of flour. Knead gently with floured hands, only 4-5 times, to bring the dough into shape. Form a round loaf and transfer it to the baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the bread with one tablespoon of milk and sprinkle the remaining seeds on top.1 tablespoon milk + remaining seeds
- Cut a deep cross with a serrated knife.
- Bake the soda bread at a high temperature for 15 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 400°F/ 200°C. Bake for another 20 minutes or until the soda bread is baked through.
- Check: The bottom of the bread should sound hollow. If it doesn’t, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.
- Let cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Measurements: A digital kitchen scale (the Amazon link opens in a new tab) will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible.
- Seeds: Or 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, and 1 tablespoon flaxseed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg