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Bonnach bread shot overhead with butter.
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No Yeast Bread - Bonnach

This is a bread I have made for many years. It has an Irish/Scottish background and is a good, wholesome bread that is very easy to make. Since there is no yeast, it does not require time to rest and rise.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breads, Muffins and Scones
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: bonnach, Breads, Homemade Breads, No Rise Bread, no yeast bread
Servings: 1 Loaf
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup natural bran
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine flour, bran, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Cut in butter until it resembles a coarse meal.
  • Stir in egg and buttermilk and mix well.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead slightly.
  • Roll or press into a round loaf.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 min. until browned. Serve warm with butter.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 570mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g