Banana Walnut Soda Bread with Date Butter
This banana walnut soda bread, made with wheat and all-purpose flours, toasted walnuts,
and ripe bananas, is served with a dreamy date butter–a delicious and wholesome treat,
perfect for any time of day! The bread gets its name from its leavening agent, baking soda,
which is used instead of yeast. Cooking in a Dutch oven helps to achieve a crusty loaf.
Banana Walnut Soda Bread with Date Butter
Servings: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Banana Walnut Soda Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line the bottom of a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking soda, and walnuts.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in buttermilk and honey. Fold this mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Make Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Transfer to the Dutch oven and score the top into quarters.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 190°F. Cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Date Butter
Ingredients:
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) softened butter (or sub with buttery spread or coconut oil)
- 4 pitted Medjool dates
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Make the Date Butter: In a small food processor, blend the butter, dates, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to use. Keeps for up to one week.
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