Inspired by the Spelt Seeded Buttermilk Soda Bread we made at River Cottage cookery school. This loaf was made with the buttermilk from the butter I made earlier in the week. I couldn't resist having another go, the butter tastes so deliciously creamy too!.
This Spelt Seeded Buttermilk Soda bread is so easy to make, no proving necessary as there is no yeast in the recipe. Minimal kneading required too! My loaf contains Pumpkin, Sunflower, Sesame, Flaxseeds and Walnuts which are packed full of health giving properties.
Pumpkin seeds are full of omega 3 essential fatty acids, along with some omega 6, rich in B vitamins, selenium and zinc. They are also a good source of calcium and magnesium.
Sunflower seeds too are a valuable source of B vitamins, vitamin E, omega 6 essential fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. The seeds are rich in calcium and magnesium too.
Sesame seeds, these tiny calcium rich seeds are brilliant non-dairy bone builders, rich also in zinc and vitamins B and E as well as magnesium. They contain both omega 6 and 9 fatty acids.
Flaxseeds have an abundance of balanced levels of omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids plus vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E, Folic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc. A true wonderfood!
Walnuts, fabulous Walnuts, my go-to snack and a wonderful addition to breads. They are one of the richest sources of antioxidants plus vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E, biotin, Folic acid, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc.
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Spelt Seeded Buttermilk Soda Bread
Ingredients
- 175 g Spelt Flour
- 50 g Oats
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon each of Pumpkin, Sunflower, Sesame and Flaxseeds (more or less to your own taste)
- 100 g Walnuts, more of less to your own taste
- 100 g Cheese, Cheddar and Goats cheese are favourites
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 275 ml Buttermilk
- Extra seeds and cheese to sprinkle on top before baking.
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 180C/350F.
- Combine the Spelt flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda, salt, seeds and nuts in a large bowl. Mix in well.
- Add the Cheese, Honey and Buttermilk and stir in until it all comes together, form into a ball and transfer onto a floured surface. Gently knead until all ingredients are well combined, do not over work.
- Pop the dough onto a greased and/or lined baking tray and shape into a round, cut the dough with a knife twice, making sure not to go all the way though. The bread should pull apart easily once baked into four generous pieces.
- Sprinkle with the extra seeds and cheese then place into the oven to bake for around 25-30 minutes until nicely golden brown. This soda bread comes out of the oven with a delicious crusty finish, soft and pillowy on the inside.
Recipe Notes
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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Louise Fairweather
I like your mix of seeds in this. Need to get myself some spelt flour x
Sarah James
Your soda bread looks delicious, I love the mix of seeds with the walnuts & cheese. Popping over from #CookBlogShare
Leandra
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it! #cookblogshare
Mandy
This sounds so lovely, I wish I had a loaf right now to eat with some soup for lunch! Thanks for joining up with #CookBlogShare this week.
Celia
Dear Julianne,
Thank you for this easy to follow recipe. I have baked it many times and still can't believe how well it turns out. I leave out the cheese, use 1/4 tsp salt and put in more seeds and sometimes slight variations in sweetness. Also, I do leave it to bake for a little over 30mins and at a higher temperature, depending on the oven. Finally, I have even been asked a few times for 'my' recipe from people who love to cook and bake and I send the link to this page with my adjustments. Warm wishes.
Nutritious Deliciousness
That's great to hear and it sounds like your adjustments worked well for you. Thanks for sharing!