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Irish Brown Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 58 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 8 to 10

Description

This traditional Irish Brown Bread offers a wholesome, hearty flavor perfect for any meal. Made with a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, along with rolled oats and buttermilk, this rustic bread has a tender crumb and golden crust, delivering a deliciously nutritious homemade bread experience.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn't stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the buttermilk. Using clean hands or a rubber spatula, mix the ingredients until a ball of dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough gently in the bowl about 10 to 12 times until it becomes less lumpy and takes on a more uniform shape, being careful not to overwork it.
  5. Shape and Score the Dough: Pat the dough into a round shape and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score an X shape on the top of the dough to help it bake evenly and add a decorative touch.
  6. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown. You can test doneness by tapping the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow.
  7. Cool before Slicing: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack to complete the baking process and ensure the crumb sets properly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh buttermilk for the best flavor and texture.
  • A sharp knife is essential for scoring the dough precisely without deflating it.
  • Letting the bread cool thoroughly before slicing helps maintain its structure.
  • This bread is excellent served warm with butter, jam, or alongside soups and stews.
  • Prep Time: 13 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/irish-brown-bread-recipe/