Dairy-Free Irish Brown Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups white-whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons wheat bran
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt ((can increase to 1/2 teaspoon for more flavor))
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 scant cup unsweetened dairy-free milk alternative
• 1 teaspoon rolled oats ((for topping; optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the flour, bran, 2 tablespoons oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the oil (solid or liquid) and whisk until well distributed and a coarse meal forms. Break up any sizable clumps.

3. 3

   Place the vinegar in a measuring cup and add enough milk beverage to make 1 cup. Pour the liquid into the flour mixture and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

4. 4

   Dump the dough out onto your prepared baking sheet and with damp hands, shape it into a round. Cut an "x" across the top of the loaf (about 1/2-inch deep) and sprinkle the loaf with the remaining 1 teaspoon oats.

5. 5

   Bake the loaf for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned.