Irish Brown Bread
Irish Brown Bread bakes up into a hearty, tender loaf with a nutty wheat flavor and a touch of sweetness from oats and sugar. Yogurt keeps the crumb moist while baking soda lifts it just enough for a rustic, satisfying slice. Serve warm with butter alongside soups or stews, or enjoy it cooled for breakfast with jam.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Irish Brown Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until it resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the whole wheat flour and quick-cooking oatmeal until evenly mixed.
- 3
Gently stir in the yogurt. If the mixture is too dry to come together, add milk a little at a time until the dough holds together; it should not be overly sticky.
- 4
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.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, about 40 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool. Bread can be served warm or cold.
- Calories 165.83 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.89 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 31.72 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.18 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 25.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.26 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 190.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Irish Brown Bread is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 165.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irish Brown Bread?
- It is an Irish bread recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Irish Brown Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Irish Brown Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 165.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irish Brown Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Irish Brown Bread healthy?
- Irish Brown Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 165.83 calories and 5.89 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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