Best 4 Brown Loaf Recipes
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of traditional Irish Brown Loaf, a beloved staple of Irish cuisine. This classic bread boasts a dense, moist texture, a slightly sweet flavor with a hint of molasses, and an irresistible crust. Typically served toasted with lashings of butter, it's a perfect accompaniment to a hearty bowl of soup, a crisp salad, or simply enjoyed on its own. In this collection of recipes, we'll guide you through the process of creating this timeless bread, offering variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. From the classic version to gluten-free and vegan adaptations, these recipes promise a delightful baking experience and a delicious outcome that will satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
REAL IRISH BROWN SODA BREAD LOAF
There are so many Irish soda bread recipes on the internet, many of them American not Irish at all. This is the standard loaf brown soda bread used all over Ireland. It is to us what the Tollhouse Chocolate Chip cookie recipe is to Americans! It's on the back of our national flour brand, Odlums. Think King Arthur. You can't go wrong with this recipe.
Provided by GrumpyIrishLady
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place wholemeal in a large mixing bowl.
- Sieve in Cream flour, salt, soda and sugar (if used).
- Add buttermilk and oil.
- Mix well.
- Transfer to a well greased 2lb loaf tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C, 325°F, Gas 3 for approximately 1 hour.
- Bread will be baked if base sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a wire tray. For a soft crust, wrap bread in a clean tea towel.
- Variations for bread In preparation, after adding the buttermilk and oil, add 50g/2oz chopped walnuts and 50g/2oz chopped dried apricots; When adding buttermilk and oil, add 1 tablespoon of treacle; Add 50g/2oz of grated cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2052.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 2975.4, Carbohydrate 390.9, Fiber 39.5, Sugar 26.2, Protein 77.2
BROWN SODA BREAD LOAF WITH CARAWAY SEEDS AND RYE
Some regional variations on Irish soda bread, from Donegal and Leitrim, call for caraway seeds. I love caraway seeds in bread, but in my personal food memory bank they will always be paired with rye. So I decided to add a little rye flour to this already dark brown, grainy and moist bread.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, about 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bread pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flours, steel-cut oats, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, caraway seeds and sifted baking soda. Mix well with your hands.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the buttermilk. Working from the center of the bowl in concentric clockwise circles, with fingers outstretched stir buttermilk into flour mixture. (You can use a rubber spatula instead if you don't like getting dough on your hands.) This should take about a half a minute at most. Dough will be quite moist. Use a rubber spatula to scrape into bread pan and smooth out dough to fill the pan evenly (pan will be filled only about halfway.)
- Place in oven and bake 40 minutes, until dark brown and a tester inserted comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 549 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE -- 9X5X3-INCH LOAF SIZE
From the back of a Domino 1-lb light brown sugar box -- makes a 9x5x3-inch loaf size -- serves 8. Serve with optional whipped cream and assorted berries. Although not called for in the recipe, I'll add 1 cup toasted chopped pecans when I make it! :)
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 9x5x3-inch loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F (325F glass or dark loaf pan).
- Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
- If desired, add TOASTED chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into pan.
- (CHECK CAKE AT 55 MINUTES FOR DONE-NESS) ~ Bake approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
- Remove from pan and cool completely a wire rack. Serves 8.
- If desired, garnish with whipped cream and assorted berries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.9, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 154, Sodium 341.8, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 26.9, Protein 6.2
BROWN RICE VEGETABLE LOAF
I came up with this recipe in an effort to make some food stretch until payday. Using random vegetables I had in the fridge, plus some leftover rice, I came up with this casserole and was pleasantly surprised with the results. You could easily add chicken or leave as-is for a great vegetarian dinner!
Provided by Jamie Justice Yost
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread 1/2 of the rice into the bottom of a large baking dish. Pour about 1/2 can tomato soup over rice and top with zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over vegetables. Pour remaining 1/2 can soup over cheese.
- Spread remaining rice into baking dish. Add broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, garlic, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1 can soup over vegetables and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tomato soup is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 760.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
Tips:
- Prep and measure all ingredients before starting: Having everything ready will prevent scrambling and ensure accurate measurements.
- Use fresh buttermilk or make your own: Fresh buttermilk creates a tender, moist loaf. If using store-bought buttermilk, let it come to room temperature before using.
- Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly: This helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter, fluffier loaf.
- Gradually add the eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time ensures they are well combined and don't curdle.
- Sift the dry ingredients: Sifting helps aerate the flour and baking powder, resulting in a more even rise.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently: Overmixing can toughen the loaf. Use a spatula and gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake in a preheated oven: Preheating the oven ensures an even bake.
- Test for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is done.
- Let the loaf cool: Letting the loaf cool before slicing helps it set and retain its shape.
Conclusion:
This brown loaf recipe is a simple yet delicious classic that's perfect for any occasion. With its soft and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and golden-brown crust, this loaf is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or tea time, this brown loaf is sure to satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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