Hearty Irish Wheaten Bread

Recipe Collection: Bread

Hearty Irish Wheaten Bread brings the rich flavors of traditional Irish cuisine right to your kitchen. This moist loaf, made with whole wheat and bread flour, offers a nutty texture that pairs beautifully with soups, cheeses, or spreads. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, this bread is versatile and satisfying.

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Overview

This Irish wheaten bread is a simple yet delightful recipe that yields a perfectly moist loaf every time. With its hearty texture and natural nuttiness, it's a favorite among those who enjoy traditional Irish flavors. Perfect for pairing with soups, butter, cheese, or jelly, this bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Wheat, Dairy

Cuisine

Irish

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Spray cooking spray
• 2.75 Cups whole wheat flour, sifted
• 1 Cup bread flour, sifted
• 3 Teaspoons (tsp) white sugar, divided
• 1.25 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1.25 Teaspoons (tsp) baking soda
• 0.25 Cups margarine, kneaded
• 2 Cups buttermilk
• 0.25 Cups vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) buttermilk

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Sift both flours, 2 teaspoons of sugar, salt, and baking soda together into a bowl. Cut in margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 2 cups of buttermilk and oil; stir with a spatula until the dry mixture is completely moistened.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently 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 in the top of the loaf with your finger. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon of buttermilk, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), then rotate the pan and bake for 30 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Irish Wheaten Bread!