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Irish Brown Bread (Traditional Round Loaf)

A rustic round loaf of Irish brown bread is the perfect partner to any meal!
Keyword brown bread, irish brown bread, Irish food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 T tbsp honey or molasses

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix flours, oats, wheat germ, baking soda and salt.
  • Whisk together buttermilk and honey. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine until soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface. Divide in half.
  • Shape each half into a round loaf. Place loaves 3 in. apart onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 400°F. Continue baking 10 minutes longer or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Let cool 15 minutes.

Notes

Delicious served warm with Kerrygold and honey!