RYE SODA BREAD

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Every time I make soda bread, I wonder why I don't make it more often! It is so easy, and I love the distinctive taste. This version is full of hearty rye flavor, and tastes delicious toasted and topped with salted brown butter.

Provided by LauraF

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon rolled oats
2 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds, divided
1 ½ teaspoons poppy seeds
2 cups rye flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon buttermilk

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix sunflower seeds, oats, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Pour in 1 3/4 cups buttermilk and stir with a wooden spoon until dough starts coming together. Knead briefly in the bowl until no dry spots remain.
Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a round loaf. Use damp hands if dough is sticking as you shape it. Cut a deep cross into the top using a sharp knife. Brush with 1 tablespoon buttermilk and sprinkle seed-oat mixture all over the top and into the cracks.
Bake in the preheated oven until top and bottom are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 519.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g