Green Irish soda bread recipe

LAND & FLAVORS, a plant-based, earth-inspired blog, has come up with the most perfect recipe for Irish soda bread.

The vegan recipe is a festive alternative to traditional soda bread.

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How to make green Irish soda bread at home:

Ingredients

1½ cups all purpose flour

1½ cups whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup non-dairy milk

4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

125g fresh spinach (about two cups, packed)

Rolled oats, sunflower seeds, or caraway seeds for sprinkling on top

This green Irish soda bread has a festive feel (Picture: Land and Flavours)

Method

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a blender, combine nondairy milk, vinegar, and spinach leaves and blend until completely smooth. Pour all but about 1 tablespoon of the spinach and milk mix into the flour. Using a spatula or spoon stir into the flour just until combined.

Divide the dough into three to make small, 6-inch loaves. Toss some extra flour onto your balls of dough and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Flatten them just slightly so that they bakes evenly and slash an "X" into the tops with a knife. Don't go too deep, just a surface slash. If you are sprinkling anything on top, use that remaining tablespoon of spinach/milk mixture to brush on the loaves before sprinkling the toppings.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned and the tops feel crust.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Be sure to throw a clean dish towel over them and let them cool down under it. This will ensure that the loaves stay tender. Enjoy them with vegan butter, preserves, or olive oil.

Try this at home (Picture: Land and Flavours)

Chef's notes