Irish Brown Bread Recipe
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.
Servings: 8
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup wheat bran
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons molasses
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg