Soda Bread Focaccia Picnic Sandwich Loaf

Cook Time: 40 minutes

What you need

Bread

  • 600g Odlums plain flour
  • 600g buttermilk
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil (for tin)
  • 8 sunblushed tomatoes
  • 10 olives, halved
  • 2–3 sprigs rosemary

Filling

  • 250g roast garlic aioli
  • 10 butterhead lettuce leaves
  • 8 slices red cheddar
  • 600g sliced ham
  • 3 large beef tomatoes, sliced

Recipe Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan. Add rapeseed oil to tin and heat in oven for 2–3 mins.
  2. Mix flour, salt, soda. Add buttermilk and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir to form soft dough.
  3. Turn out, lightly knead into a rectangle. Place in hot tin, press into corners.
  4. Top with tomatoes, olives, rosemary. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Bake 40 mins until golden. Cool fully.
  6. Slice bread in half horizontally. Spread both sides with aioli.
  7. Layer lettuce, cheese, tomato, ham. Replace top half.
  8. Cut into 12 sandwiches. Serve or wrap for picnic.

Join Odlums Bake Club

Baking is more than just following a recipe, it’s an experience that brings people together. Join today and start your baking journey with us—let’s create something wonderful together!

Scroll to Top