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Viking Brown Bread
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Viking Brown Bread – Scandinavia’s Soda Bread

A rustic brown bread, similar to Irish Soda Bread!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup oats + 1 tablespoon

Topping Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oats

Instructions

  • Combine flours, baking soda and salt.
  • Add oats and water. Mix until you have a shaggy dough.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough comes together.
  • Transfer to a cookie sheet.
  • Brush the top with a little water and add the remaining oats on top.
  • Bake in a 375 F oven for 45 minutes.

Notes

Don't be tempted to add more water while kneading. Just keep kneading - it will come together.
Don't preheat the oven!
THIS IS A DENSE BREAD - BEST ENJOYED WITH SOUPS AND STEWS!

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg
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