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
- 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
- Protein 5.89 g Moderate
- Carbs 31.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.18 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.12 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 4.85 mg Low Source
- Sodium 25.19 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.02 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 63.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.26 mg Low Source
- Potassium 190.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.59 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source
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.
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