Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Old-Fashioned Irish Soda Bread

I have obviously not tried making this, but it sounds delicious and just in time for St. Patty's Day!

MAKES ONE 8-INCH ROUND LOAF

1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup gluten-free oats
1 egg or flax gel*
1 cup buttermilk or milk of choice (rice, hemp, soy, almond)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly dust a cookie sheet with gluten-free flour.
2. Mix flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt and oats in a bowl.
3. Add egg (or flax gel) and buttermilk and mix to form a soft, sticky dough.
4. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead three times.
5. Shape dough into a 6-inch flat round. Place it on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle it with gluten-free flour and score a large X in the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Serves 8. Each serving contains 189 calories, 2g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 28mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 5g protein.

*TIP To make flax gel, combine 1 tablespoon flax meal with 3 tablespoons hot water. Let sit until thickened, about ten minutes.

Recipe also available at livingwithout.com