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Irish brown bread by Tessie's Table.

Irish Brown Bread

This Irish Brown Bread is hearty, rustic, and easy to make at home. A classic Irish recipe with a soft texture and rich, nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 12
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour (270g)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (plus extra for sprinkling) (100g)
  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk (500ml) Add more milk if its too dry. The mixture should be wet.
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. The dough will be sticky and wet—this is what gives the bread its lovely texture.
  • Add the butter and mix well.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a slit down the center of the loaf. This helps it rise evenly while baking. Sprinkle extra rolled oats on top for a rustic finish.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Lay a clean kitchen towel over the bread loaf and let the cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

**Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and store it at room temperature for up to 2 days. The towel keeps the crust from getting too hard while still preventing the bread from drying out. If you prefer, you can also store it in an airtight container, but avoid plastic bags, as they can make the crust go soggy.**

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 143IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Homemade, wholemeal
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