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Spelt Soda Bread (ready to eat in less than an hour)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 220g (1¾ cups) wholegrain spelt flour (see note 1)
  • 240g (2 cups) white spelt flour (see note 1)
  • 15g (1 tbs) chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
  • 200g (¾ cup + 1 tbs) Greek yoghurt
  • 250ml (1 cup) milk

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400℉. Grease a skillet (mine is 25cm / 10" across) or line an oven tray with baking paper.
  • Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and Greek yoghurt together.
  • Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough should be slightly tacky but not too wet or too dry. Mould (or pat) into a round shape.
  • Place into the skillet and with the back of your hand, push the top down so it flattens slightly, and almost fills the skillet. Taking a large knife, score a deep cross on top of the dough, almost down to the bottom of the dough.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until nice and golden. The bottom should sound hollow when tapped. Allow to cool for a while, then serve warm, topped with jam or egg.

Notes

 
  1. You can use any kind of flour in place of spelt (without any need to amend the specified amount). You can also choose to use all white flour, or to change the ratio of white/wholemeal flour however you like.
 
Disclaimer
I have converted grams to cups/ounces/tablespoons using online converters. Although I have no reason to believe they are inaccurate, please be aware that I have not made the recipe with imperial measurements.
In addition, many ingredients are different in Europe compared to North America. I do all I can to offer possible alternatives and to ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone. However, results cannot always be guaranteed if you have not used the same ingredients, measurements or methods as me.
Lastly, I do everything I can to ensure that my recipes (and instructions) are accurate and easy to follow. However, I am human, and don't always get it right. If you notice anything strange, a mistake, or even a typo, please let me know in the comments.