Chive Kefir Soda Bread

No yeast? No problem! This simple loaf doesn't need yeast and is really quick and easy to make, so it's perfect to whip up quickly for unexpected guests. I used a mixture of plain flour and whole spelt flour, but you can experiment with what you have. Enjoy it with lots of salted butter or black tahini on top. It’s best eaten within a couple of days, or you can slice and freeze it to toast later.

2 tsp Coriander seeds
220 g All purpose flour plus extra for dusting
225 g Wholemeal flour (spelt, einkorn, emmer or regular wholewheat)
2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Fleur de Sel
40 g Chicken schmaltz, chilled
70 g Rolled oats
40 g Chives, finely chopped
350 g Kefir (or buttermilk)

Heat the oven to 200C/400F. Toast the coriander seeds in a small pan for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, then lightly crush using a pestle and mortar. Leave to cool while you make the dough.
Mix together the flours, turmeric, baking soda and fleur de sel in a large bowl. Use your fingers to rub in the chicken schmaltz until only small crumbs remain.
Stir in the oats, chives and crushed coriander seeds. Pour the kefir over and use a palette knife or round-bladed knife to quickly mix in. Tip everything out onto a lightly floured worksurface and use your hands to gently knead into a smooth-ish dough.
Shape the dough into a 20cm round loaf with a flat top, and transfer to a baking tray dusted with flour. Use a small, sharp knife to slash a cross in the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crusty and the base of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.

26 comments:

Tom 27/1/25 14:43: ...angie, your breads are amazing creations!!!
DEZMOND 27/1/25 15:45: It looks lovely and healthy... the only thing that gives me jeepers creepers is that black thing you put on it LOL I imagine schwartze tahini ist lecker, but it looks like something from Hell LOL I bought some spinach today for tomorrows lunch.
ellie 27/1/25 15:58: Fantastic! Great to have a quick bread like this. & Healthy too!
Ivy's Closet 27/1/25 15:58: So yummy!
Lola Martínez 27/1/25 16:18: Un pan muy interesante, cargado de ingredientes ricos y crujiente.
Balvinder 27/1/25 16:22: This looks lovely, Angie! I have to give this a try!
Anonymous 27/1/25 16:26: Looks good -Christine cmkk79.blogspot.com
Hena Tayeb 27/1/25 17:28: Looks delicious.
foodtravelandwine 27/1/25 17:50: It looks so good!....perfect bread!!.....Abrazotes, Marcela
Teresa Isabel SIlva 27/1/25 17:57: Seams really good!

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Ben | Havocinthekitchen 27/1/25 18:25: Oh this is such a beautiful and flavourful bread - great job!
Shashi 27/1/25 18:38: Such lovely color inside this soda bread!
Anne in the kitchen 27/1/25 18:56: This looks delicious. I used to make and keep kefir all of the time. I need to see if I can find someone to share grains and start it again.
Cooking Julia 27/1/25 23:30: Very original, this bread is very appealing.
Citu 28/1/25 00:56: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Brian's Home Blog 28/1/25 01:14: That looks really, really good!
roentare 28/1/25 01:43: I can smell the fragrance from the images
Granny Sue 28/1/25 03:34: That is such a pretty bread! I had to look up flour de sel, and chicken schmaltz!
Anonymous 28/1/25 04:48: I've just bought some kefir, so this is great timing.
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Margaret D 28/1/25 06:24: Very nice and clever, Angie.
Federica Simoni 28/1/25 11:19: che bel pane complimenti!
eileeninmd 28/1/25 12:15: Your bread looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Take care, enjoy your day!
David M. Gascoigne, 28/1/25 13:19: I bet this tastes really good. I am always willing to try new types of bread.
Teresa Isabel SIlva 28/1/25 16:44: I hope you have a great day!

Beijos e Abraços,

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Bill 28/1/25 20:34: Looks very good.
JoAnna 28/1/25 21:04: It looks great and I'm sure it's delicious!