IRISH BROWN BREAD

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Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang.

Categories     Bread     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) round loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk together flours, wheat germ, salt, sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until combined well. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center and add buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms. Gently knead on a floured surface, adding just enough more flour to keep dough from sticking, until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer dough to cake pan and flatten to fill pan. With a sharp knife, cut an X (1/2 inch deep) across top of dough (5 inches long). Bake until loaf is lightly browned and sounds hollow when bottom is tapped, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool, right side up, about 1 hour.

Kady Diaby
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This bread is a bit dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


AZIZ SWAR
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the crusty exterior and the chewy interior. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


Hope Conley
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the oats and molasses give it a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.


SAAD KHALIL
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of molasses next time.


Zahid Rajpoot
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I've been looking for a good Irish Brown Bread recipe for a while now and I think I've finally found it. This bread is everything I was hoping for. It's moist, flavorful, and has a great texture.


LifeAsUs321
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This bread is delicious! I love the way the oats and molasses give it a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Jody Islam1212
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I found this recipe to be a bit tricky. The bread didn't rise as much as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shane Stevens
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


shikha sharma
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Dil Pakistan
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This bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the crusty exterior and the chewy interior. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


Asad Jamali
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of brown bread. But I was pleasantly surprised! This bread is delicious. It's got a great texture and flavor. I love the hint of sweetness from the molasses.


Khano Khan
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This Irish Brown Bread is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly chewy texture. I love the nutty flavor from the oats and the molasses. I will definitely be making this again and