Rye Soda Bread
Learn how to make this super easy rye soda bread at home. If you are a fan of soda bread and rye, try this recipe! It is dense and hearty without eggs or yeast.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Cooling Time10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, European, Irish
Keyword: crumbly, dense, hearty, savory
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Matt Taylor
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour 125g
- 1 1/2 cups of dark rye flour 165g
- 1/4 cup of light or dark brown sugar 54g
- 1 Tbsp of baking soda 12g
- 1/2 tsp of salt 3g
- 1/2 cup of root beer 118ml
- 1/2 cup of buttermilk 115g
Preheat the oven to 400F/205C, with the main rack in the middle position.
Whisk together the whole wheat flour, rye flour, salt, baking soda, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
Add the root beer and the buttermilk then stir with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
Pour dough onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a round loaf. Then lightly cover the dough in flour.
Place the loaf on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Score a # mark on the top of the loaf.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes and then serve. Enjoy!