How to Make Irish Brown Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish brown bread is a traditional staple in Irish cuisine, known for its hearty texture and rich flavor. This dense, moist bread is made with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, and buttermilk, giving it a nutty, slightly tangy taste that pairs perfectly with butter and jam.

This simple yet satisfying bread has been a part of Irish households for generations, often served alongside a bowl of stew, a hearty soup, or a hot cup of tea. Its popularity can be attributed to its versatility and com...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon milk, or more as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture forms fine crumbs.
  • Stir whole-wheat flour and quick-cooking oatmeal into the butter mixture.
  • Gently stir yogurt into the oatmeal mixture. If mixture is too dry to hold together, add 1 teaspoon milk at a time, just until dough holds together; it should not be sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; knead gently about 5 times to form a ball.
  • Place the dough in the center of the prepared baking sheet; cut a large 'X' in the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in preheated oven until well browned, about 40 minutes; transfer to a rack to cool. Bread can be served warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 267mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 177mg