Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread
Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread bakes into a tender, hearty loaf with a gentle sweetness and nutty whole-wheat depth. Buttermilk and a touch of margarine keep the crumb soft while the crust turns golden and lightly crisp. Serve warm with butter alongside soups or for a rustic breakfast toast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
- 2
Sift both flours, 2 teaspoons sugar, salt, and baking soda into a bowl. Cut in the margarine until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center, pour in 2 cups buttermilk and the oil, and stir with a spatula until the dry mixture is fully moistened.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for no more than 1 minute.
- 4
Place the dough in the prepared pan; pat it down and around to shape a round loaf. Use your finger to cut a cross in the top. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon buttermilk, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 6
Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), rotate the pan, and bake for 30 more minutes.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Calories 425.99 kcal High
- Protein 8.55 g Moderate
- Carbs 44.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.84 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.54 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.58 g High
- Cholesterol 7.31 mg Low Source
- Sodium 87.72 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.13 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 183.82 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 77.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.51 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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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Buttermilk, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 425.99 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread?
- It is an Irish bread recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Bread Flour, Buttermilk, Cooking Spray, Margarine. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 425.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
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