Irish Brown Soda Bread
Irish Brown Soda Bread bakes up nutty and hearty with whole wheat flour, oats, and tangy buttermilk, delivering a tender crumb and a deeply toasty crust. This streamlined batch makes four rustic mini loaves—ideal for freezing or sharing—perfect alongside soup, with butter and jam, or as a St. Patrick’s Day table staple.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
- 2
Combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Gently stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms; knead very lightly. Divide the dough into 4 pieces; shape into rounded, flat loaves. Score an "X" on each loaf and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Calories 240.44 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.67 g Moderate
- Carbs 46.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.24 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 77.43 mg Low Source
- Fiber 7.46 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.28 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source
- Potassium 229.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.52 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Irish Brown Soda Bread is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Buttermilk, and Rolled Oats. Each serving provides about 240.44 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irish Brown Soda Bread?
- It is an Irish bread recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Irish Brown Soda Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Buttermilk, Rolled Oats, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Irish Brown Soda Bread?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irish Brown Soda Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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