An authentic Irish Brown Bread. This bread is so quick and easy to prepare. This is a versatile bread that is wonderful in the morning with marmalade or jelly. Fantastic paired with a stew, soup, or a corned beef dinner. This bread freezes very well
Course Baking, Bread, Breakfast/Snack
Cuisine Irish
Keyword brown bread, Irish Brown Bread, Saint Patrick's Day Recipe
Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C, spray a 9-inch round cast iron or pie dish.
In a large mixing bowl, add dry ingredients, whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Cut in the butter and blend well into the flour. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Set aside.
In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and add the buttermilk to combine.
Add the egg mixture into the well of the dry ingredients. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Gently roll out the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough gently for a few minutes.
Shape into a round loaf and place in the cast iron skillet. Slash the top into the shape of a cross. Sprinkle top with a bit of flour.
Bake for 40-45 minutes. Check to see if the bread is done by placing a skewer into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, your bread is done. Let cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from the loaf pan and let the bread cool completely for at least ½ hour before slicing.
Notes
Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. Note 1: The whole wheat flour I prefer to use is Odlums, which is made in Ireland. However, using any whole wheat flour can be used for delicious results. Note 2: After so many readers have said they used quick oats, I made a loaf of Irish Brown bread with quick oats and the results were delicious.Note 3: I have changed the recipe over the years and now bake this bread in a round cast iron skillet. A 9-inch round pie baking dish can also be used. Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and kept for about 3 days.You can freeze Brown Bread. Use freezer-friendly storage bags for the bread. They can be frozen for up to 4 months.The nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.