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Molasses Brown Soda Bread

Molasses Brown Soda Bread is a hearty, richly flavored quick bread made with a blend of flours, molasses, and buttermilk. It bakes into a rustic loaf with a tender interior and a slightly sweet, earthy taste.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 300 g
  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 210 g
  • ¼ cup wheat germ 20 g
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda 9 g
  • 1 tsp salt 6 g
  • 1 ½ cup buttermilk 375 ml
  • 3 tbsp molasses 45 ml
  • 2 tbsp melted butter 28 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking soda, and salt.
  • Whisk buttermilk, molasses, and melted butter.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, adjusting buttermilk or flour if needed.
  • Turn dough out, gently shape into a ball with minimal kneading.
  • Place on floured baking sheet and dust the top.
  • Score a cross about ½ inch deep.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 425°F, then 30–35 minutes at 375°F.
  • Wrap in a tea towel to cool and soften the crust.