Gluten-Free Baking
Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread
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Difficulty:
moderate
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Preparation:
15 min.
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This bread retains all the flavor of a classic Irish soda bread but doesn't contain gluten.
This soda bread is a perfect accompaniment to hearty stews and soups.
Author of this recipe:
EAT-SMARTER
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Ingredients
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- Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Rice flour (sifted)
- ⅔ cup gluten-free all purpose flour (sifted)
- ½ cup Potato starch (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ cup Cornflower
- 2 tsps xanthan gum
- 2 Tbsps caster sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ½ cup Buttermilk
Preparation steps
1.
Combine the flours, cornflour, Xanthan gum, sugar, salt, bicarbonate of soda, and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Whisk briefly to mix.
2.
Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375° F. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.
3.
Rub the butter in the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg and buttermilk, stirring until a dough comes together.
4.
Knead the dough briefly before shaping into an oval. Lift onto the baking tray and score the top with a sharp knife. Dust with potato flour.
5.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
6.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.
