Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day, exploring Irish food, or just want a healthy, fun addition to your table, these Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Rolls will brighten your day and fill your belly with goodness
2cupwhole wheat flour I like the white whole wheat from King Arthur Flour, use wheat/gluten-free, if needed
1cupflour use wheat/gluten-free, if needed
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1/4cupunsalted buttercut into small cubes
1cupwalnutschopped, or use raisins, currants, or dried cranberries for a sweeter version
1cupbuttermilkor use 2 tablespoons of milk combined with yogurt to equal 1 cup or 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar mixed with milk to equal 1 cup, which you leave sitting for 5-10 minutes to allow it to thicken
1egg
2TbspmolassesNOT black strap molasses
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, and salt.
Add in the butter and blend in with fingertips until it resembles a fine meal.
Mix in the walnuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and molasses.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Flatten into a large disk and cut into six pieces. Form each piece into a ball and then flatten slight to form a 3-inch round. Use a sharp knife to cut an X into the top of each roll.
Place on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Serve immediate or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.