Best 3 Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread Recipes

To achieve the perfect moist Irish wheaten bread, several key factors must be considered. The ideal balance of flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients is essential in creating a dough that is soft and pliable. The type of flour used, whether white or whole wheat, can greatly influence the texture and flavor of the bread. Additionally, the fermentation process plays a crucial role in developing the bread's characteristic sour tang and airy texture. By carefully monitoring the rising time and temperature, bakers can ensure a properly fermented dough that will result in a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf of Irish wheaten bread.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECTLY MOIST IRISH WHEATEN BREAD

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My husband, a native Northern Irishman, loves this bread with a bowl of tomato and lentil soup or with butter and cheese or jelly. It really is so easy to make and comes out perfectly every time! I hope you will enjoy it too!

Provided by laracucina

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Irish Soda Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup bread flour
2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons white sugar
¼ cup margarine
2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
Sift together the bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a bowl. Cut the margarine into the flour mixture until pieces are nearly indistinguishable. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the oil and buttermilk. Stir with a spatula until dry mixture is completely moistened. Move the dough to a lightly-floured surface. Lightly knead the dough for no more than 1 minute. Place the dough into the prepared pan; pat down and around to form a round loaf. Cut a cross into the top of the loaf with your finger. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over the top of the loaf.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); rotate pan and bake another 30 minutes.
Allow loaf to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 555.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

IRISH WHEATEN BREAD

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This easy recipe will help you make a delicious authentic Irish wheaten bread. Perfect as an accompaniment to a bowl of soup, or toasted with butter and cheddar cheese.

Provided by Gav

Categories Baking

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

260g wholemeal flour
150g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
50g oats (blitzed in Nutribullet)
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
250ml buttermilk
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tsp salt

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 190C.
Then blitz your oats in your food processor or Nutribullet.
Add all the dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking soda, caster sugar, salt) together and mix well.
Then add the egg and buttermilk and mix until you have a kind of thick dough. I do this in my mixer.
Take the dough onto a floured surface and form a ball.
Then flatten the ball until you have a short cylinder about 5 cm high.
Mark a cross in the top with a knife and place on a baking tray on some parchment paper or silicone baking sheet.
Place in the oven for 50 minutes until a dark brown colour.
Allow to cool on a wire rack.

PERFECTLY MOIST IRISH WHEATEN BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)

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Provided by á-13

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup bread flour
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 cup margarine
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. 2. Sift together the bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a bowl. Cut the margarine into the flour mixture until pieces are nearly indistinguishable. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the oil and buttermilk. Stir with a spatula until dry mixture is completely moistened. Move the dough to a lightly-floured surface. Lightly knead the dough for no more than 1 minute. Place the dough into the prepared pan; pat down and around to form a round loaf. Cut a cross into the top of the loaf with your finger. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over the top of the loaf. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); rotate pan and bake another 30 minutes. 4. Allow loaf to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Tips for Making Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread:

Use good quality, fresh ingredients.
Make sure the buttermilk is fresh and at room temperature.
Do not over-mix the dough; it should be slightly sticky and shaggy.
Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Bake the bread at a high temperature for a short amount of time to create a crispy crust and a moist interior.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Irish Wheaten Bread is a classic Irish bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture and slightly tangy flavor, Irish Wheaten Bread is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!