Description
This Irish Brown Bread is easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients like whole wheat flour and buttermilk, you can whip up a delightful loaf that’s ideal for quick dinners and comfort meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450F.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Mix everything with a spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms. If needed, add a small splash of extra liquid.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 4-5 times until less sticky and smoother.
- Shape the dough into a fat disk, about 8 inches across. With a sharp knife, cut two slashes, about 1/4" deep, into the top in the shape of an X. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread is puffed, golden brown, and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool on a baking rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the buttermilk is fresh for the best flavor.
Kneading the dough too much can make the bread tough, so keep it to a minimum.
If the dough feels too dry, adding a little extra buttermilk can help adjust the consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg