Courgette soda bread

Photo: Simon Lambert
Photo: Simon Lambert
Soda bread has to be one of the fastest breads to whip up. The bread itself has a wholesome quality about it, which I love. Adding the juicy courgette and herbs adds a savoury note which goes so well with all of the fresh flavours of summer.

Prep time 10min

Cooking time 30-35min

Skill easy

Ingredients

200g flour

200g wholemeal flour, plus extra for dusting

100g rolled oats

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1½ tsp fine salt

300g courgette, grated

1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, finely chopped

220ml milk

1 Tbsp cider vinegar

50g grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Method

Preheat the oven 200°C (180°C fan-forced)

Stir the vinegar into the milk and set aside until required.

Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl along with the salt and mix well to combine. Add the grated courgette and rosemary and mix together.

Pour in two-thirds of the milk and mix together to form a sticky but manageable dough. If looking dry, add the remaining milk until the dough comes together.

Lightly dust your workbench with flour. Turn out the dough and lightly bring it together to form a rough ball shape.

Lightly dust an oven tray with a little flour, transfer the dough.

Cut a deep cross into the dough, scatter over the cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and risen.

Remove, cover with a clean cloth and cool slightly before enjoying.

 

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