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Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread

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Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread
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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 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.

Ingredients

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Ingredients
cup Rice flour (sifted)
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
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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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.