Description
This recipe for Easy Irish Brown Bread results in a hearty, slightly sweet loaf that pairs perfectly with soups or simply toasted with butter. It’s a traditional Irish staple that’s quick and simple to make.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the buttermilk and beaten egg. Stir until just combined.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it into a round loaf shape.
- Bake: Place the loaf onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross on the top. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- For a variation, you can add a handful of raisins or nuts to the dough before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
