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Molasses Brown Soda Bread

A rustic, slightly sweet quick bread made with molasses and whole wheat flour, requiring no yeast and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1.75 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp oats optional topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment or flour.
  2. Whisk together flours, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, molasses, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape dough into a round loaf and place on baking sheet.
  6. Score a deep cross on top and sprinkle oats if desired.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  8. Cool on wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the dough. Bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.