Molasses and Oat Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Molasses and Oat Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Yellow cornmeal; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup raisins

Servings: persons

Yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup raisins

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Lightly oil large baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal.
3
Whisk buttermilk, molasses and oil in medium bowl.
4
Stir in oats; set aside.
5
Mix next 6 ingredients in large bowl.
6
Make well in center.
7
Add buttermilk mixture and raisins.
8
Stir until dough comes together (it will be moist).
9
Let stand 5 minutes.
10
Lightly flour work surface.
11
Scoop half of dough onto surface; knead gently just until no longer sticky, about 30 seconds.
12
Shape into 4 1/2-inch-diameter ball.
13
Repeat with remaining dough.
14
Place loaves on baking sheet, spacing evenly.
15
Using sharp serrated knife, make 2 parallel slashes atop each loaf, about 3/4 inch deep.
16
Bake loaves 20 minutes.
17
Reduce heat to 375F.
18
Bake until dark and crusty and loaves sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 25 minutes.
19
Transfer loaves to rack; cool completely.
20
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.)

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Yellow cornmeal, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Molasses and Oat Soda Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Molasses and Oat Soda Bread

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