Vegan Whole Grain Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread: Vegan, Whole Grain Style!

Vegan Whole Grain Irish Soda BreadI love being Irish. My last name is Jamieson so I get to drink whisky without guilt (ok, so it’s spelled differently), and I feel a bit of undeserved pride when making Irish soda bread. This recipe contains actual whole grains, extra protein from the nuts and seeds, and tastes great when served warm with soup. Oh – and there’s no cholesterol (no milk, no eggs!) so it’s pretty heart healthy with its high fiber content.Ingredients: 1 ½ cups plain, unsweetened soy milk1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar¼ cup fresh lemon juice2 ½ cups whole spelt flour½ cup white spelt flour or unbleached white flour¼ cup barley flour1/3 cup Sucanat, Rapadura, or other natural cane sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup rolled oats¼ cup millet½ cup raw sunflower seeds¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil2 tablespoons tahiniDirections:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly oil a round 3-quart glass baking dish and set aside.
2. Combine the soymilk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside to curdle.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Mix in the oats, millet, and sunflower seeds
4. Add the oil and tahini to the soymilk mixture and whisk well to combine. This dough should look a little lumpy and bubbly, so don’t overmix.
5. Place the dough in the prepared baking dish and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until it’s lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool at least 20 minutes before cutting.

Serves 10Per serving: 401 calories, 16g fat, Omg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 8g fiber, 58g carbohydrate, 12g protein.