No-knead Soda Bread
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Servings
8 - 10 slices
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
A rustic, no-knead bread with deep umami flavors and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp Umami Spice Blend
- 1¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 min)
- 60ml flavored olive oil
- 2 Tbsp local honey
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
For brushing:
- 2-3 Tbsp flavored olive oil
- Extra pinch of Umami Spice Blend
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and umami spice blend.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, olive oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar until honey dissolves.Make the dough: Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined (don't overmix—dough will be sticky and shaggy).
Shape: Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a round loaf (about 7 inches across), and place on prepared baking sheet. Cut a deep X across the top.Bake: 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Internal temp should reach 200°F.
Finish: Brush warm bread with olive oil and sprinkle with extra umami spice.
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Recipe Note
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with olive oil and balsamic for dipping Perfect alongside soups, stews, or holiday roasts Toast slices and top with whipped honey butter
Flavor Notes: The balsamic adds tang and depth, the honey balances with subtle sweetness, and the umami spice creates a savory, almost cheesy complexity throughout the bread.