Use einkorn flour – one of the earliest forms of wheat eaten by humankind – to make this soda bread. It delivers a lovely rich and nutty flavour
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:10 mins
- Cook:45 mins
- Easy
- Serves 8-10
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 250g einkorn flour, plus extra for dusting
- 250g plain flour
- 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 370ml natural yogurt
- 1 large egg
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Sprinkle a little of the einkorn flour over a baking sheet, then tip both flours, the bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar into a bowl and stir to combine. Whisk the yogurt and egg together in a jug.
- STEP 2
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Swiftly mix the ingredients together to create a slightly sticky dough. Form into a round, about 4-5cm thick and put in the middle of the baking sheet. Dip the handle of a wooden spoon into some flour, then lightly press into the top to create a cross. Lightly dust with a little more einkorn flour.
- STEP 3
Bake in the oven for 40-45 mins or until slightly risen with no grey, uncooked patches in the cross. Set aside to cool, then serve with salted butter, if you like.
