Description
Enjoy the taste of Ireland with this hearty and wholesome Irish Brown Bread recipe. Made with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, buttermilk, and a touch of sweetness, this traditional bread is perfect for breakfast or as a side for 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)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (plus more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, rolled oats, and brown sugar (or honey).
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and melted butter, stirring until the dough forms. Add more buttermilk if needed.
- Bake the bread: Transfer the dough to the loaf pan, sprinkle with oats, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by using molasses instead of brown sugar or honey.
- This bread freezes well when tightly wrapped.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
