Irish Brown Bread Recipe
Irish Brown Bread is rustic and hearty with the goodness of whole grains! It's an easy homemade bread with no yeast, proofing or kneading, and it's ready in 40 minutes!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all purpose flour see notes for whole wheat options
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats plus more for sprinkling (optional); may sub with quick oats for less texture
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk see notes for dairy-free option
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large rimmed baking with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flours, oats, baking powder and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add 1 cup of the buttermilk, stirring to gently until incorporated. If the mixture looks dry, add the additional 1/4 cup stirring just until combined (do not over mix). The dough will be wet.1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and form into a ball. Using a sharp knife, cut an "x" in the center of the dough about 1/2" deep, then sprinkle additional oats over the top if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Use a combination of whole wheat flour and all purpose flour for a lighter texture. For 100% whole wheat bread, use all whole wheat flour or whole wheat white flour.
- Dairy-free version: Combine your favorite non dairy milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- This Irish brown bread is a blank canvas that can be flavored a number of ways. Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness, a teaspoon of caraway seeds, or a 1/2 cup raisins or currants.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Toasted brown soda bread makes a great breakfast!
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg