Traditional Irish Brown Bread

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your Irish chef. Today we are making Traditional Irish Brown Bread. No yeast. No fuss. Just a few ingredients and a hot oven. This is the bread you find all over Ireland. Served with thick Irish butter, smoked salmon, or a bowl of soup. Rustic, hearty, and ready in under an hour. Serve thick slices with salted Irish butter. Perfect with smoked salmon, soup, or jam. If you want more Irish recipes this week. Stay tuned. Your Irish chef has you covered. ☘️🍞 Originally from: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVyelMxk0wc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

In a bowl mix the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Make a well in the center. Pour in most of the buttermilk.

Step 4

Mix with your hand until it just comes together. Add the remaining buttermilk if it feels dry. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Step 5

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a round loaf about 2 inches thick. Do not knead.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet or cast iron pan with parchment.. Place bread on the baking sheet or cast iron pan and cut a deep cross on top with a knife.

Step 7

Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is firm and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 8

Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.