Irish Brown Bread is a simple and hearty bread made with whole wheat flour, white flour, buttermilk, and baking soda. It has a slightly sweet flavor and a moist, crumbly texture. The bread is easy to make and requires minimal kneading.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: irish
Keyword: Brown Bread, Irish Bread
Servings: 8
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $5
Equipment
1 baking sheet
Ingredients
1 1/2cupswhole wheat flour
1/4cupwheat bran
2cupsall purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
2 1/2tablespoonsbuttercut into small cubes
1 1/4cupsbuttermilk
2 1/2tablespoonsmolasses
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat and transfer to the center rack of your oven.
Whisk together the wheat flour, bran, flour, baking soda and salt.
Add the butter and, using a pastry blender or clean hands, work them into the flour mixture until pieces smaller than a pea are left.
Stir in the buttermilk and molasses just until incorporated into the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it forms a smooth ball.
Using a sharp serrated knife, cut a slice across the top of the dough about 1 inch deep. Slice again to form a cross and transfer the bread to the hot baking sheet.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaf is firm on top and sounds hollow when you tap the bottom.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
Notes
Storing: Store fresh baked Irish brown bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days after baking.Freezing: If you don't plan on eating your bread right away I suggest freezing the loaf. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in two layers of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.Reheating: When you are ready to reheat the loaf, remove it from the freezer and allow it to come to room temperature. Pop in the oven and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.