Gluten free brown soda bread
A hearty, no yeast loaf you can mix and bake in under an hour. Lovely with soup or a thick slice of cheese.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the flours, oats, seeds, bicarbonate of soda, xanthan gum and salt.
- 3
Whisk the egg into the buttermilk and pour into the dry ingredients. Stir quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Do not overwork it.
- 4
With floured hands, shape into a round about 5 cm high on the tray. Cut a deep cross in the top with a sharp knife.
- 5
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until deep golden and hollow sounding when tapped underneath.
38 min - 6
Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.