Whole Wheat Porcini Soda Bread Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Porcini Soda Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms* (about 1 1/2 cups), any grit brushed away, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup diced unsulfured dried apricots** or dried figs; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup honey; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze); *Available at Italian markets, specialty food stores, and some supermarkets.; **Available at natural food stores and some specialty food stores.

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms* (about 1 1/2 cups), any grit brushed away, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced unsulfured dried apricots** or dried figs
3/4 cup warm water
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
*Available at Italian markets, specialty food stores, and some supermarkets.
**Available at natural food stores and some specialty food stores.

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375F.
2
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Mix mushrooms and apricots in medium bowl; pour 3/4 cup warm water over.
4
Let stand until mushrooms and apricots soften and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
Mix buttermilk, oats, and butter in large bowl.
6
Let stand until oats soften, about 15 minutes.
7
Stir mushroom mixture into oat mixture.
8
Stir in honey.
9
Whisk both flours, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in another large bowl.
10
Make well in center; add oat mixture and stir until dough forms, gradually mixing in dry ingredients.
11
Turn dough out onto work surface and knead gently, about 5 turns.
12
Shape dough into 7-inch round.
13
Transfer to baking sheet.
14
Cut X in top center of loaf.
15
Brush with egg glaze.
16
Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes.
17
Transfer to rack and cool.
18
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
19
Wrap bread tightly in foil and let stand at room temperature.)

1332

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms* (about 1 1/2 cups), any grit brushed away, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup diced unsulfured dried apricots** or dried figs, 3/4 cup warm water, 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Porcini 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.

Whole Wheat Porcini Soda Bread

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