Bread Story
Sometimes the simplest loaves are the ones you remember most. Irish Wheaten Bread is a hearty wholemeal soda bread with a crisp golden crust, soft nutty crumb and just enough sweetness to make every slice irresistible. It needs no yeast, rises in minutes and is perfect with soup, stews or simply thickly buttered while still warm.
You’ll Need
Makes 1 medium loaf
For the Dough
400g wholemeal flour
100g strong white bread flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp sea salt
25g soft light brown sugar
40g rolled oats
40g unsalted butter, melted
450ml buttermilk
Topping
Extra oats
Light dusting of flour
Optional but Dangerous
Salted butter
Strawberry jam
Mature Cheddar
Crispy bacon
Homemade vegetable soup
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 170°C.
In a large bowl, mix together the wholemeal flour, strong white flour, bicarbonate of soda, sea salt, brown sugar
and rolled oats.
Stir in the melted butter.
Gradually pour in the buttermilk, mixing gently until a soft dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it onto a circle of baking paper.
Dust lightly with flour and sprinkle over a few extra rolled oats.
Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross across the top of the loaf.
Carefully place the loaf into the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 30–35 minutes, loosely covering with foil for the final 10 minutes if the top is browning too quickly.
The loaf is ready when it's deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.