Irish Soda Bread

Serves 8

Soda bread is known as quick bread, with no complex sequences or steps. It’s the perfect low-maintenance recipe to befriend.

• 400ml (14fl oz) Rude Health Soya Drink

• 2 tbsp crushed flaxseed

• 4 tbsp warm water

• 500g (1.1lb) plain flour

• 40g (1.4oz) granulated sugar • 2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 4 tbsp plant-based butter

1 Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or baking parchment.

2 Whisk the flaxseed with the warm water and set aside.

3 Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Cut the butter and mix with your hands through the flour. Add the soya drink and flaxseed mixture. 4 Gently fold the dough together until dough is too stiff to stir.

5 Knead the dough for 1 minute.

6 Make a nice bread shape and lay on the baking mat.

7 Bake until the bread is golden brown, about 40 minutes.