Green Irish Soda Bread
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This recipe for Green Irish Soda Bread is vegan, has no added fat, and features a festive, natural green color. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup nondairy milk
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 125g fresh spinach (about two cups, packed)
  • rolled oats, sunflower seeds, or caraway seeds for sprinkling on top
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine nondairy milk, vinegar, and spinach leaves and blend until completely smooth. Pour all but about 1 Tablespoon of the spinach and milk mix into the flour. Using a spatula or spoon stir into the flour just until combined.
  3. Divide the dough into three to make small, 6-inch loaves. Toss some extra flour onto your balls of dough and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten them just slightly so that they bakes evenly and slash an "X" into the tops with a knife. Don't go too deep, just a surface slash. If you are sprinkling anything on top, use that remaining Tablespoon of spinach/milk mixture to brush on the loaves before sprinkling the toppings.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bottoms are slightly browned and the tops feel crusty.
  5. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Be sure to throw a clean dish towel over them and let them cool down under it. This will ensure that the loaves stay tender. Enjoy them with vegan butter, preserves, or olive oil.
Notes
-I made 3 loaves that are about 5-6 inches in diameter. You can make one large loaf or two loaves, however, the bake time may be a bit longer. Just watch them after 30 minutes and bake until slightly browned on the top and bottom.

-Because this bread lacks any added fats, it is best to serve it on the day you make it.

-Rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and caraway seeds all make fine toppings to sprinkle on this bread before baking.

-If you aren't crazy about the spinach, you can definitely skip it. Just add another ¼ cup of nondairy milk in it's place.
Recipe by Lands & Flavors at https://www.landsandflavors.com/green-irish-soda-bread/