Proper Baked Beans with Soda Bread Toast

Boil soaked white beans, simmer with bacon and aromatics in a rich tomato sauce, and serve on homemade soda bread.

Baking Comfort Food Breakfast British Brunch

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

877.1

kcal / serving

5262.5 kcal total

Carbs

121.9g

per serving

731.4 g total

Fat

29.8g

per serving

178.6 g total

Protein

30.4g

per serving

182.4 g total

Cook Time

180

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

150

Soft Dark Brown Sugar

tsp

Bicarbonate Soda

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Tomato Puré

200

Red Wine Vinegar

Dairy

Butter

Softened, plus extra to serve

625

Buttermilk

GrainsCereals

340

Wholemeal Flour

340

Strong White Flour

Plus extra for dusting

LegumesPulses

400

White Beans

Dried haricot blanc, soaked overnight in cold water

Meat

200

Smoked Streaky Bacon

Chopped

NutsSeeds

piece

Garlic

Cloves, grated

piece

Salt

To taste

piece

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

1.5

tsp

Salt

For bread

tsp

Black Pepper

Cracked

OilsFats

Rapeseed Oil

Vegetables

200

Onion

Finely chopped

800

Tinned Tomato

Chopped

Method

Dust loaf with flour and bake on a tray for 45 to 50 minutes.

Mix bread ingredients together and shape into a loaf.

Drain the white beans and simmer in water for one hour until soft, then drain again.

Fry bacon in oil, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Cool the bread before slicing and toasting.

Season the beans and serve on the toasted soda bread.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the sauce is thick.

Add tomatoes, purée, sugar, vinegar, 500ml water, and beans to the pan.