IRISH BROWN BREAD

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Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang.

Categories     Bread     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) round loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups well-shaken buttermilk

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • Whisk together flours, wheat germ, salt, sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a large bowl until combined well. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center and add buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms. Gently knead on a floured surface, adding just enough more flour to keep dough from sticking, until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer dough to cake pan and flatten to fill pan. With a sharp knife, cut an X (1/2 inch deep) across top of dough (5 inches long). Bake until loaf is lightly browned and sounds hollow when bottom is tapped, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool, right side up, about 1 hour.

Stanley Arinze
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This bread was a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Tyson Adams
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This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It's also great for sandwiches.


Natukunda Mary
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have used too much flour.


ssempa muzaphar
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This is the best soda bread I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jermaine Naidoo
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I prefer a more savory bread.


Arturo Sencion
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This bread is delicious! I love the nutty flavor and the crispy crust. It's perfect for sandwiches or toast.


Winnie Zondo
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, airier bread.


Manjay Yadav
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it in just a few minutes.


ENHLE MUJI
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Perfect! This bread is exactly what I was looking for. It's crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahid Ali Qasoori
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This bread is too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of butter and jam to make it palatable.


Zimran Khan
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This was my first time making soda bread and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make and how delicious it was.


Lunga Bahle
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This bread is delicious! I love the hearty flavor and the slightly sweet aftertaste. It's perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Eturnally Shoozt
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can never seem to get it right. The bread always comes out too dense and crumbly.


Asad Chuhan
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Amazing! This bread is so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. The crust is perfectly crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Reezio Isaacs
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This bread was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was good and it was nice and crusty.


Mcgolan Sass
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the slightly sweet flavor and the crispy crust. I usually serve it with butter and jam.


Bishal BK
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This soda bread was a delight! I've never made bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect. The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I served it with butter and honey, and it was absolutely delici


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