Seeded Whole Grain Soda Bread

Ingredients for Seeded Whole Grain Soda Bread

• 60ml millet

• 60ml quinoa

• 2 tablespoons amaranth

• 90g old-fashioned oats, plus more for topping

• 550ml buttermilk, divided, plus more for brushing

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for pan

• 375g wholemeal flour

• 130g plain flour

• 2 tablespoons flaxseed

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

• 35g sunflower seeds, plus more for topping

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• 45ml brown rice syrup or mild-flavoured (light) molasses

Mix millet, quinoa, amaranth, 240ml oats, 240ml buttermilk, and 120ml water in a small bowl. Cover and let sit 8–12 hours. (Alternatively, bring ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let sit until mixture is thick like porridge, about 2 hours.)

Preheat oven to 177°C. Lightly oil an 8"-diameter cast-iron skillet or cake pan. Whisk wholemeal flour, plain flour, flaxseed, salt, bicarbonate of soda, and 60g sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Work in butter with your fingers until largest pieces are pea-size. Make a well in the centre and add brown rice syrup, oat mixture, remaining 300ml buttermilk, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth, homogenous, and still slightly sticky.

Form dough into a ball and place in prepared pan. Brush with buttermilk; top with more oats and sunflower seeds. Cut a large X into the top and bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre of loaf registers 88°C, 55–70 minutes. Let cool in pan.

Bread can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.