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Irish Brown Bread

Homemade Irish Brown Bread: Quick, Easy, and Delicious

A quick and easy recipe for Irish Brown Bread that requires no yeast, making it a perfect homemade option for breakfast or as a side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour Substitute with whole wheat white flour for a lighter texture.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Using all whole wheat can make the bread denser.
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust the amount to your personal taste.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk For a dairy-free option, sour non-dairy milk with lemon juice.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Gradually pour in buttermilk into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. If the dough feels too dry, add an additional 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
  4. Turn the dough out onto the baking sheet, shape into a round ball, and cut an 'X' about 1/2 inch deep in the center.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
  6. Remove the bread from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack to prevent a gummy texture and enhance freshness.

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