Mini Walnut Soda Breads

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Mini Walnut Soda Breads
45 min.
6
498kcal

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Welcome to a delightful morning treat that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience: Mini Walnut Soda Breads! These charming little breads are not only vegetarian but also packed with flavor and texture, making them a perfect addition to your table. With a crispy exterior and a soft, tender crumb, each bite is a harmonious blend of wholesome whole wheat and the rich, nutty essence of toasted walnuts.

What sets these mini soda breads apart is their quick preparation time—ready in just 45 minutes! This means you can whip them up even on the busiest of mornings or serve them as a delightful dessert after a hearty meal. The combination of dark brown sugar and mild molasses adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the earthy walnuts, creating a comforting and satisfying flavor profile.

Whether you enjoy them warm with a pat of butter, or at room temperature alongside your favorite jam, these Mini Walnut Soda Breads are sure to impress your family and friends. They are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with their rustic appearance and inviting aroma wafting through your kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these delightful breads that will surely become a cherished recipe in your collection!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup buttermilk chilled
  • 0.3 cup t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses light ()
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup unbleached all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ()
  • cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • cups flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly flour large baking sheet.
  2. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend well.
  3. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Mix in toasted, chopped walnuts.
  5. Whisk buttermilk, egg and molasses in small bowl to blend. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until medium-firm dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead until dough comes together, about 6 turns. Flatten dough into disk.
  6. Cut into 6 wedges. Shape each wedge into ball.
  7. Place on prepared sheet, spacing evenly apart. Flatten each to 3-inch round. Using sharp knife, cut shallow X in top of each round.
  8. Bake breads until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  9. Transfer to rack.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories498kcal
Protein9.9%
Fat41.19%
Carbs48.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.83
Glycemic Load
3.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.90782610489%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.06kcal
24.9%
Fat:23.71g
36.48%
Saturated Fat:7.28g
45.5%
Carbohydrates:63.35g
21.12%
Net Carbohydrates:57.2g
20.8%
Sugar:16.59g
18.43%
Cholesterol:55.74mg
18.58%
Sodium:631.49mg
27.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.83g
25.65%
Manganese:2.55mg
127.39%
Selenium:38.17µg
54.53%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.41%
Phosphorus:287.97mg
28.8%
Magnesium:112.35mg
28.09%
Copper:0.56mg
27.93%
Fiber:6.15g
24.6%
Folate:81.13µg
20.28%
Iron:3.52mg
19.54%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.14%
Vitamin B3:3.55mg
17.75%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.7%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.86%
Potassium:430.86mg
12.31%
Calcium:110.29mg
11.03%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.99%
Vitamin A:355.28IU
7.11%
Vitamin D:0.83µg
5.52%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.36%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.57%
Vitamin K:2.16µg
2.05%
Source:Epicurious