A freshly baked loaf this easy? Try it for yourself! This delicious soda bread is filled with veggies and savoury goodness.
Serves1212
Cook time35 mins35 minutes
Prep time10 mins10 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup beetroot, grated
1/2 cup butternut pumpkin, grated
4 cups (600g) plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp sea salt flakes
2 cups (500ml) buttermilk
100g fetta, crumbled
1/3 cup (65g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Buttermilk, extra, to brush
4 rosemary sprigs
Butter, softened, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180˚C. Grease and lightly flour a large baking tray.
Step 2
Squeeze any excess liquid from the beetroot. Repeat with the pumpkin. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and stir until a firm dough forms. Add the beetroot, pumpkin, fetta and 2 tbs pepitas and knead to combine. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
Step 3
Shape the dough into a large disc. Place on the prepared tray. Use a knife to cut a 2cm-deep cross in the top of the dough. Brush with a little extra buttermilk and sprinkle with the remaining pepitas. Top with the rosemary and press lightly into the dough. Season.
Step 4
Bake for 35 mins or until the base sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
