Hemp seed Soda Bread Rolls -vegan, yeast free

Just waiting to be dunked into homemade soup...

We were both tired after a crowded Saturday afternoon's shopping in Birmingham, we had yet to go on our run and were also facing a drive later to pick up our daughter from her friend's house, so dinner had to be a simple affair. While I donned my leggings and grabbed my running shoes, my husband got busy with a pumpkin and chickpea soup and also somehow found time to rustle up these rolls to go with it. They are a variation on his soda ciabatta bread and take just minutes to prepare. The hemp seeds add their own special subtle flavour, plus some useful omega oils. What a warming, delicious feast awaited us when we got back from running!

(Makes 8-10 rolls)

500ml (about 2 cups) wholemeal flour

500ml white flour

100ml shelled hemp seeds

4 tsps baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

15ml extra-virgin olive oil

soya milk to mix

• Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
• Rub in the olive oil.
• Add just enough soya milk to make a workable dough that's not too wet and sticky.
• Dampen your hands and roll into 8-10 balls, then place on a warmed and lightly oiled baking sheet, Bake in an oven preheated to 180C for 15 minutes until they are starting to turn light golden-brown on top.