Irish Soda Bread Treacle Loaf with Raisins

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• 400 g plain flour

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• 100 g wholemeal flour

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• 1.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

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• 1 tsp sea salt

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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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• 350 ml unsweetened almond milk — or other plant milk

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• 3 tbsp treacle

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• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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• 120 g raisins

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a baking tray with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a jug, whisk the almond milk, treacle and lemon juice until the treacle has dissolved; the mixture will curdle slightly.

4. 4

   Stir the raisins into the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet mixture.

5. 5

   Use a wooden spoon to mix quickly into a soft, slightly sticky dough—do not overmix.

6. 6

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape gently into a round about 18 cm across.

7. 7

   Place on the prepared tray and score a deep cross on top with a sharp knife.

8. 8

   Bake for 35– 40 minutes until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the base and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.