Soda bread with Guinness spread
6
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 10 • Difficulty: Easy
Plan to enjoy a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day? Save a little for our Guinness spread – it’s delicious on a slice of soda bread.
Ingredients
Self raising wholemeal flour
190 g
Plain White Flour
175 g
Salt
½ teaspoon(s)
Bicarbonate of Soda
½ teaspoon(s), level
Buttermilk
300 ml
Low Fat Spread
100 g
Half fat Cheddar cheese
30 g
Stout (Guinness)
30 ml
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6 and dust a large baking sheet with the extra wholemeal flour.
2
Sift both fl ours, the salt and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and stir, using a wooden spoon, until the mixture forms a soft, sticky dough.
3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Shape into a large round loaf, put on the prepared baking sheet and score the top using a sharp knife. Bake for 30 minutes, or until risen and golden.
4
Make the Guinness spread. In a bowl, beat the spread until smooth, then add the cheese and beat to combine. Season well then beat in the Guinness.
5
Cut the bread into equal slices and serve warm with the Guinness spread.
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