Name: Wholemeal caraway soda bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 450g (1lb) plain wholemeal flour plus extra for dusting; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda; A few turns of freshly ground black pepper; 25g (1oz) sunflower spread diced; 2-3 tsp caraway seeds; 300ml (1/2 pint) buttermilk; About 3 tbsp skimmed milk to mix

Meal type: Side dish, Starter, Snack

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 32 minutes

Preheat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6. Lightly flour a baking sheet; set aside. Mix flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and black pepper in a bowl; lightly rub in sunflower spread. Stir in caraway seeds. Make a well in centre; pour in buttermilk, stirring as you go. If necessary, add a little milk to bring mixture together to form a soft, but not sticky, dough.
Gather dough together using your hands; turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes. Shape dough into a 20cm (8in) round; place on prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross in top of dough; sprinkle with a little extra flour.
Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until risen and lightly browned. The loaf should sound hollow when tapped underneath. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve in slices or wedges.

Cook's tips

Leave out caraway seeds, if you prefer.

Energy 848kJ 202kcal 10%

Carbs 34.5g -

Fat 2.8g Low 4%

Saturates 0.6g Low 3%

Sugar 3.3g Low 4%

Salt 1g Medium 17%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

450g (1lb) plain wholemeal flour, plus extra for dusting

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

A few turns of freshly ground black pepper

25g (1oz) sunflower spread, diced

2-3 tsp caraway seeds

300ml (1/2 pint) buttermilk

About 3 tbsp skimmed milk, to mix

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