Description
Enjoy the hearty flavors of Ireland with this traditional Irish Brown Bread recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and buttermilk, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a side to your favorite soups and stews.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, oats, and brown sugar.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center, pour in buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Transfer the dough to the loaf pan, sprinkle oats on top, and bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, then reduce to 400°F and bake for 15–20 minutes more.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 2 tablespoons of wheat germ or ground flaxseed.
- Best served warm with butter, jam, or alongside soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
