Irish Brown Bread
Irish Brown Bread is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut 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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.