Description
This recipe for Easy Irish Brown Bread will transport you to the cozy kitchens of Ireland with its hearty, rustic flavor and dense yet tender crumb. Made with simple ingredients, this bread is perfect for slathering with butter or serving alongside a steaming bowl of soup.
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 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add liquid 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 a few times to bring it together.
- Shape the loaf: Form the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool: Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- For a slightly sweeter version, you can add a bit more brown sugar to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
