Description
A simple and rustic Brown Sugar No Yeast Bread And Soda made with pantry staples and ready in under an hour. This tender loaf uses buttermilk and baking soda for a natural rise with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
4 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour plus extra for hands and surface
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons honey or granulated sugar
1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
1 tablespoon whole oats or coarse salt for topping
Optional: chopped fresh rosemary or herbs
Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese such as Cabot or Tillamook
Optional: dried fruit like cranberries or raisins
Optional: diced jalapeño
Optional: spices such as Italian seasoning black pepper or cinnamon
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You may also use a cast iron skillet or round cake pan.
3. Whisk the flour salt and baking soda together in a large bowl.
4. Whisk melted butter with honey or sugar then pour into the dry mixture.
5. Add the buttermilk in 2 to 3 additions mixing gently after each one until a shaggy dough forms.
6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round disc about 7 to 8 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
7. Transfer to the prepared pan and brush with the tablespoon of buttermilk.
8. Score a deep X into the top of the dough and sprinkle optional oats or coarse salt.
9. Bake for about 45 minutes tenting with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
10. Cool at least 5 minutes before slicing. Allow 30 minutes for best texture.
11.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Toasting enhances the flavor.
Freeze the whole loaf or slices for up to 3 months then thaw and warm as desired.
Cold buttermilk works best and ensures proper rising when combined with baking soda.
A mix of whole wheat and all purpose flour gives lighter texture than using all whole wheat.
Avoid loaf pans since this dough bakes best as a round flatter loaf.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American