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    Home » Recipes » Bread and Loaf

    Paul's Quick Soda Bread

    Published on June 10, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 4 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    It doesn't get much easier than this! Paul's Quick Soda Bread is a quick and easy way to make delicious soda bread.
     
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    I have a love/hate relationship with Paul Hollywood. He comes across as a real cocky guy on his TV show. But I will admit that he does have talent. So here is Paul Hollywood's Soda Bread recipe.

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    On one episode of his TV show, he made this Quick Soda Bread. I immediately noticed he did not use any yeast so he did not have to let the dough rise. That prompted me to give Paul's Soda Bread recipe a try.

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    🍞 What is Soda Bread

    Soda Bread is a type of quick bread that uses baking soda instead of yeast. The buttermilk in the dough contains lactic acid, which reacts with the baking soda to form tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide.

    An advantage of quick bread is their ability to be prepared quickly and reliably, without requiring the time-consuming skilled labor and temperature control needed for traditional yeast bread.

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    🥛 Buttermilk Substitution

    If you don't have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes.

    💭 Metric Conversion

    Paul's original recipe lists the quantities using the metric system. If you are in the US or a country that does not use the metric system, let me help you out. You will need a "heavy" cup of each of the flours. Actually, 1.06 cups to be precise. As for the buttermilk, you will need a little over 1 ¾ cups, 1.77 cups to be precise.

    You might also want to try my Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe or my Super Simple Soda Bread. Delicious! While you are at it, make sure you check out my collection of Bread Recipes.

    For more great recipes with Whole Wheat Flour, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Homemade Autumn Bread
    • Banana Wheat Bread
    • Whole Grain Honey Muffins
    • Potato Cheese Soup

    📋 What ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Quick Soda Bread recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Whole Wheat Flour, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt and Buttermilk.

    🥣 How to Make Paul's Quick Soda Bread

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    In a large bowl, mix together the two types of flour, baking soda, and salt.
    Add the buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms.
    Lightly flour a work surface and tip the dough onto it.
    Gently roll and fold the dough a couple of times to bring the mixture together. Do not knead.
    Shape the dough into a ball. Flatten the ball gently with your hand. Score the dough with a deep cross dividing it into quarters. Dust the bread with flour.
    Place onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The loaf should be golden brown.
    Leave to cool on a wire rack. This is best eaten on the day of baking.

    Paul's Quick Soda Bread

    It doesn't get much easier than this! Paul's Quick Soda Bread is a quick and easy way to make delicious soda bread.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Bread Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 202 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 250 g Whole Wheat Flour
    • 250 g All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 420 ml Buttermilk
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the two types of flour, baking soda and salt.
    • Add the buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms.
    • Lightly flour a work surface and tip the dough onto it.
    • Gently roll and fold the dough a couple of times to bring the mixture together. Do not knead.
    • Shape the dough into a ball. Flatten the ball gently with your hand. Score the dough with a deep cross dividing it into quarters. Dust the bread with flour.
    • Place onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The loaf should be golden-brown.
    • Leave to cool on a wire rack. This is best eaten on the day of baking.

    Notes

    → If you don't have Buttermilk on hand, you can use this trick as a substitute: Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to the 1 cup measurement line. Stir the mixture together and let sit for 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 61mgIron: 2.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    4 Comments

    1. Bisy S

      June 05, 2020 at 8:34 am

      Why would you change the recipe? The amount of the buttermilk is 400ml not 420!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        June 05, 2020 at 10:21 am

        I double-checked Paul's recipe for this bread in his cookbook that I have and it is indeed 420 ml of buttermilk.

        Reply
    2. Pawel

      June 19, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Decided to try this after seeing Paul make it look so easy. 30 minutes at 400F is definately still a bit under. Will probably shoot for 35 minutes next time.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        June 25, 2020 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks for the feedback. All ovens are different so adjusting the time for your specific equipment is the correct thing to do.

        Reply

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