Will be giving this a try once all the current bread in the house is finished. Made it last night it was delicious! Since very few ingredients are in this bread, if you can find it, use coarse, stone-ground whole wheat bread flour. Thanks so much for this information. Spray a nonstick 9-inch (23cm) loaf pan with nonstick spray and cut a piece of parchment or wax paper to line the bottom of the pan. Thank you for trying my recipe, and if you have time I'd love to hear more about the baking you do. Pour in the buttermilk mixture. Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages Breads, Rolls & Pastries Bread Recipes. I live in Cork Ireland and your recipe is excellent. The best Irish Brown Bread is hearty, simple, and flavorful, especially when spread thickly with fresh butter or with blackberry jam. I love this tradition that you and your wife have - where in Ireland is home for you? My loafs are super flat! If you put molasses or treacle or brown sugar in with soda bread you get a lovely crisp crust as well. Definitely going to now. Theres no soda in it. I broke mine a couple of weeks ago ( from a potter in Devon 25 years ago) and Id like to find one similar to the one you have pictured above I will say that this bread doesn't have the sweet taste that you think of with sweet breads like brioche, Portuguese sweet bread, or even Hawaiian sweet rolls. soda breads were an inexpensive and nutritious food, King Arthur Baking Company's Irish Style Flour, https://hungryenoughtoeatsix.com/dublin-ireland-and-a-recipe-for-creamy-potato-soup-my-latest-delectable-destination/, https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/resources/high-altitude-baking. We visited Ireland a few years ago and my most favorite part of their breakfasts was the brown bread, unlike any bread Id ever tasted. Thank you for sharing this, and I'm very happy that it's a recipe you'll come back to! In a mixing bowl, combine the flours, wheat germ, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Thanks for commenting! Ill definitely be making this one. Looking for more recipes? Step 2: Add buttermilk Nancy Mock for Taste of Home Add buttermilk to the bowl and stir it in to make a sticky doughif the dough is very dry and crumbly, add another tablespoon or so of buttermilk. Tightly wrap leftover bread and use it within 2-3 days. This bread looks fantastic and like it would be easy to make. This looks divine love the method for getting a crispy crust. I love a hearty bread like this! People forget the Blarney Stone and spend your time at Ballymaloe. We are hoping to travel to Ireland again next year, and Galway is one place I would love to spend time exploring. That was a good call to add a bit more buttermilk to help pull your dough together. I hope you have the best day ever. Thank you for this great recipe. . All advice welcome (and I will be looking for real Irish whole meal flour.). If you have time, I'd love to hear where you traveled in Ireland! I knew Saint Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete without Brown Bread, so I found your recipe and I am going to make it as well. Please stop by on Monday at 7, so we can see your amazing projects. Thanks, David. Required fields are marked *. I am not a huge cook but Irish dinner on St Paddys day is an annual mini celebration of ours (like many Americans). I will make this often, thank you David!! This is done for scientific reasons. I hope this helps! Your email address will not be published. My husband and I are enjoying it right now. How creative to get a cake that looks like chowder and bread! Dissolve the granulated 4.5/5 (68) Servings: 1 Add to Cart The item has been added. (If using standard whole-wheat flour, the dough will be sticky, and rather wet.) Butter 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. I've never used Golden Syrup - how does that change the flavor or sweetness? Hi Nancy, I looked at the end of the recipe but, no masthanks Dave. Just a little testimony from a former french student in Ireland: brown bread is one of the thing that I remember with the most pleasure (speaking of the food) from the time when I was living in the country. Happy baking! And you too can have fresh bread on the table whenever you want, no matter where you are. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Whisk to combine the molasses with the buttermilk. It was simple, actually fun to make, and resulted in a pleasant discussion of Ireland by way of a delicious wedge of wholesome Irish bread--slathered, of course. It also goes by the name Spotted Dog. Thanks for trying my recipe, and I'll dream of Ireland along with you. We had the soda bread with lashings of butter and honey and everyone was addicted. Definitely going to make this bread Thanks for this great postBUT.I dont see the discussion of fresh yeast vs. instant yeast ?? The recipe already needs 2 cups of whole wheat flour so I am unsure of how much more white flour is needed. I added a bit more and was able to get it into a good loaf but there was still flour left over. So you can start a loaf in the afternoon and have it for dinner. Turn the bread dough onto a lightly floured cutting board. Irish Brown Bread today is also made by artisan bakeries who take great pride in turning out these delicious loaves. Irish Brown Bread ingredients 2-1/2 cups stone-ground wheat flour 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons wheat germ 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. I used their metric conversions, not mine, and can correct it if you let me know what is wrong. I double this recipe, and half the Suger, and add 2 tbsp of Golden Syrup, and bake twice a week, so wholesome and full of fiber. Ive got to try making it since I love brown bread. Gather all of the ingredients to make the Guinness brown bread. Coat your hands with flour and gently knead to form a soft dough. So yes, feel free to leave out the sugar for a Brown Bread better suited for savory meals. I agree, we never have sour milk and I love the flavor/moisture from buttermilk. Preheat the oven to 400F. Something similar to Boston brown bread? If only I can get on your next tour list.it fills so fast ! Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes while you mix the dough, then drain well. Do French people like this sort of bread? The best thing about having a loaf of Irish Brown Bread on your counter is that it's a natural accompaniment with literally every meal. Hi-ya! Irish Soda Bread Mix $5.95. 1 large egg 1 cups buttermilk, plus more as needed Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Lol. This recipe uses a combination of wholemeal and white flour. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. David- Sorry I saw the yeast discussion but I am still a little unsure as to how much dry yeast to use. Worked a dream very tasty It should not be sweet. Both of these will warm you up on a cold night! Sprinkle yeast over top and let stand until yeast is bubbly, about 5 minutes. While soda bread often has raisins or caraway seeds, brown bread is more often made without mix-ins. Hi Denise, I hope you liked my posts about our visits to Donegal, Inishmore, Clifden, Dublin, and Castlemaine. So glad I found your recipe! Cheers. I haven't made this bread yet although it sounds delicious! It's a recipe for Irish brown bread: an "everyday" Irish brown bread recipe by Fred B. Dugan for King Arthur Flour. Im glad more people will be able to try this recipe! We enjoyed it last night with some traditional British cheeses. Unlike Boston brown bread, Irish brown soda bread has no molasses, treacle, cornmeal, or rye flour, so the flavor is much different, and the texture is lighter as well. Bake a loaf of Irish Brown Bread to enjoy with afternoon tea, with hot soup, or buttered for breakfast. As it was run by the Irish Loreto nuns, they baked soda bread (we called it Loreto brown bread) every day except Sunday!!!! Although today both are equally popular, brown bread was initially more common because white flour was more expensive. Im surprised at the responses for it being too sweet. I made this bread yesterday and it turned out heavenly! They believe that everyone should know how to make a basic loaf of bread. And I agree - dont forget that butter! How does this happen. I bring it to my friends in Paris when I visit. Thanks. There is an Odlums whole meal coarse flour and a whole meal extra course. Buy 5 or More Select Mixes & Save! 400 grams (3 1/2 cups) whole-wheat flour, preferably stoneground 50 grams (1/2 cup) white flour, all-purpose or bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 150ml (5oz), plus 275ml (10oz) tepid water, - 425ml 1 tablespoon dark molasses, or 1 teaspoon treacle I also used one sachet of dry yeast which was also fine. In France the closest flour might be semoule fine complte de bl dur ? I also had a problem with the ads, finally had to disable javascript and plugins in browser just so I could read with out the page jumping up to the ad over and over. Oh, breakfast at Ballymaloe and this bread shine in my memory from a trip there two years ago. And I cant stop baking it delicious. I have been looking for a quick whole grain bread recipe and this seems to be the one. In a small mixing bowl, pour warm water over the raisins. I found some info on dry yeast substitutions from the San Francisco Baking Institute: to sub dry yeast for 30 grams fresh yeast use 40% ( as home kitchen temperatures are not as hot as commercial ones ) 30 g = 6 teaspoons Stop writing about Ballymaloe! Sifting flour into a bowl for Irish brown bread Make the Yeast Free Dough Add the whole wheat flour to a large mixing bowl. Yes, sometimes I take that shortcut too, and use regular milk with a little lemon juice if there's no buttermilk on hand. Once it hasrisen to the top of the pan (just like above), pop it in the oven and let it bake until almost done, then tip it out onto the rack of the oven and let it finish baking. Bread made with coarse-milled flour actually crunches when you bite into it. I make the cross cut in it beforehand. Stir together until blended some lumps will remain. Thank you would love to try this. Hi! Enjoy your week also. Which is why he calls it a brown yeast bread, not a soda bread :). Fresh yeast is available in most supermarkets in the United States, in the refrigerated section. (I have a Polish background). If Im not mistaken, there is a typo in regard to the weight in metrics and the cup equivalents regarding the water. With a sharp knife cut a deep cross on top of the ball. When I was growing up people would talk about how crisp a crust they could get on their brown soda or scones. Well have to start exporting flour to you. We remember stuffing ourselves at the stewed fruit and baked goods and oatmeal tables, and then being asked by the marvelous waitress, And now what will you have for breakfast? After which arrived various delicacies, including the freshest fish ever. I always thought it was stuff used just for making graham crackers and pie crusts. This turned out great! Theyre arent supposed to show up on the site (or block content) but they are sneaking in there and were playing whack-a-mole getting them to stop. Honey also works in place of sugar. The recipe should work just fine with the sugar reduced or eliminated, and I do hope that you'll try it again soon! It's my go-to recipe for brown bread now. Hi David, the initial 50ml. Hello! In a small saucepan, combine molasses, 1 cup water, and cider. Will definitely make again but will use less sugar. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Eating it takes me back to our time in Ireland, too. I live in the US and am able to find real Irish flour (Odlums brand). Hi Maura, this is so sweet. Bring a taste of Ireland to the table. I added the Irish flour to my order and have to say this is one of the best whole grain breads I've had. I hope this helps. I'm Nancy Mock and I live in beautiful northern Vermont with my family. 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk Step 1 Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400F. Irish flour for soda bread is something the Irish bring each other when leaving abroad or even just a packet of soda bread mix. I suspect that the bread would be more dense and heavy made this way, but since I haven't tried it with this recipe I can't say for sure. Make a well in the dry flour mix to make room for the liquid ingredients. Place the pot or baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. It sounds like it was under baked if it was heavy or sticky. I used wheat germ flour from Holland and Barrett as the Irish Style flour because I could not find the brand Odlums here in Kent, UK. Thank you for trying (and sharing) my recipe - I'm so happy to hear you like it! I am using only stoneground flours from a local mill, its not more expensive surprisingly. Now that I have more time, I now have an interest in food/cooking, wine and , of course, chocolate related travel thanks to you. It is amazing how simple the recipe is. I grew up in Ireland and the bread is definitely not this sweet. http://celnat.fr/farines-et-autres-moutures/semoules/1333-semoule-fine-complete-de-ble-dur-. It looks as if youve finally got a copy editor, or maybe a new one; its so much easier to read than before. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! I like to bake my Irish Brown Bread in a cast-iron Dutch oven because it gives it a taller, rounder shape. Irish Brown Bread is delicious by itself, but even more so slathered with delicious Irish butter, and your favorite jam. Add more buttermilk as needed. Which would be better? (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=bd5526af-9c84-429a-baca-e1c4e1072ef9&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "bd5526af-9c84-429a-baca-e1c4e1072ef9" }).render("7917806a0d7f4109a1cb2a4492c81a1a"); }); Adapted from my Irish brown bread recipe at Hungry Enough To Eat Six, this makes one loaf that serves 10-12 people. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Bloggers Brags! I had no idea that making bread could be so easy. We've been told it's a little taste of Ireland . Can you leave out the AP flour altogether? A more unusual dish to try would be Irish pub style salmon tartlets with a nice smoky flavor and creamy texture. Can you let me know what that is? Oh my gosh, I would love that! thank you so much for this recipe. Thank you! What a wonderful piece! I'm from Ireland best recipe so far. I'm happy that you liked it! Regarding the yeast to use, we had a chat about the differences between fresh yeast and active dry yeast, and they prefer to use fresh yeast. Give the dough just a few quick squeezes to pull it together. Though Irish brown bread is also a soda bread, it's a much different loaf. Ethnicspoon.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Ive not tried making it at home (I wouldnt dare! Seal it inside a plastic bread bag and keep it at room temperature. Discovering restaurants, tasting bakery treats, finding inspiration in new flavors and regional specialtiesno wonder Nancy loves being a Taste of Home Community Cook and a food and travel writer. We call it a brown soda made like this treacle bread and a friends mother always made in in a casserole dish in the oven with a lid on which is actually the way it was originally made in a metal oven like a covered dish in the ashes of an open fire with coals on top of the lid. Add the second tablespoon of butter and . I think I know what you mean: sometimes after mixing the buttermilk in, there will be a bit of dry, unincorporated flour in the very bottom of the bowl. The texture, moisture etc of my bread was perfect but unfortunately horrendously sweet to the point it was like eating very sugary cake. Thanks for the recipe, made it today. If you cant find Irish wholemeal flour locally, it can be ordered online from sellers like Odlums and King Arthur Baking Company. Thanks, Nancy, I. Hi Sandra, I'm so happy you liked my Brown Bread! It is a close cousin, or stepbrother to the Irish soda bread made with white flour. There was also a huge amount of salt in it, and I wasnt sure if it had been transcribed wrong or what. Hi Gerardine, were you able to make my brown bread recipe and sample it? Plan to eat this bread within 3-4 days of baking for the best flavor and texture. Hi Bernadette, how interesting! I am not exaggerating when I say that the bread basket was "attacked" as soon as it hit the table. In the restaurant kitchen at Ballymaloe House, the chef arrives at6am to get the bread started, and pulls the loaves out by the time the first guests arrive in the dining room for breakfast around 8am. I clarified it a little more in the post but I typed so much for this post, that I didnt want to overwhelm people I just want folks to try the bread : ). Like you, I find the sweetness in this bread to be mild, just enough to work with the hearty and nutty flavor of the whole wheat. My only changes were from another rustic no-knead whole wheat bread recipe I use: Thank you so much! I used molasses/treacle in place of the sugar and was not disappointed. Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Remove it from the oven, and serve warm. Thanks! Hi Ali, Thanks for trying my Brown Bread! Squeeze and fold the dough just a few times to bring it together. P.S. Ill be trying out this recipe soon! The brand they use at Ballymaloe is Kells Wholemeal Flour made with local Irish (and Canadian) wheat. Added a bit more oats, molasses, a touch of honey, and cooked it a bit longer the second time - with more or less the same result. Honey-Bunches, you had me at the word, bread! Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. I have a French student staying and I am nervous to give her my rustic bread! Serve slices of Irish brown bread warm, at room temperature or toasted. We had it with tea at E.J. I followed the recipe, used one packet of dry yeast and it came out great. It's sensational. Cut a deep cross over the top of the dough. Heat over medium, just until mixture reaches warm room temperature. Directions Step 1 Butter two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Also, you, and most of your readers are incredibly lucky to be able to eat all these wheat things. Whole wheat pastry flour will make a moist loaf with fine crumb; Irish-Style Flour, a more traditional open-textured, drier loaf. Chopped walnuts would also be delicious in this bread. Ingredients Vegetable oil spray, for the loaf pan The only hard thing about making this bread is waiting for it to cool, but it is so worth the wait : ) I will be making this on a regular basis. I also gave a link to a good site about yeast, if people want to substitute. of water is a little less than 10 oz., a cup and a half, 12 oz. It was a tasty complement to my Crock Pot corned beef and veg and Jimmies and ginger (Jameson reserve, ginger ale, and a lime twist) drink in honor of St. Patricks Day. I added 1/2.c. I find that it's a nice level of subtle sweetness that complements the wheatiness of the loaf. Hi Joan, thanks for your question. at: but my pans and oven were different and had very ____________ results. Odlums is available in some stateside supermarkets. All it needs is some good quality butter! I typically use standard wheat wheat flour with a good result and rolled oats, not the "quick" oats. along the way, but thats the fun of it, right? A pound = 450g (~3 cups). The dough comes together fast, and youll want to get it right in the oven after its mixed and shaped. Bake a loaf of Irish Brown Bread to enjoy with afternoon tea, with hot soup, or buttered for breakfast. It would also be fantastic with some sourdough starter :). Thank you for sharing! Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Used whole wheat flour, substituted 4 tbsps for wheat germ and used regular yeast. Thank you so much for sharing this - Ill have to try the Cork version of brown bread soon! While the sugar included here only makes the bead very mildly sweet, the answer is yes: you can absolutely reduce or skip the sugar altogether if you prefer. Search our products, recipes, blog posts, and more. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, buttermilk powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Dove Farm do a range of wholegrain flours. I'm wondering if I need to flatten my ball a little. Subscribe. I think if you bake in tins the thickness won't allow them to cook all the way through. So far I used regular wholemeal flour and the bread came out very good. I think its the better flour than the highly commercial products, but I can be wrong. Sometimes I will read the title of your recipe and find it hmm ok its just bread but by the time I am done reading the post I have two bags of Irish wheat flour and molasses in my Amazon cart and the recipe is pinned + boomarked. I sometimes use honey instead of molasses if thats what I have on hand. The rich, thick molasses add a touch of sweetness. It was excellent, better than other soda bread recipes Ive tried. I tried working with yeast a few times in the past and the results were not good so I have given up trying to make yeasted breads. Pinned and tweeted. I always enjoy reading about your travels and am almost always introduced to something new with each post. Grinding the hard wheat grain is a very clever workaround to get the texture of wholemeal. Correctionmy typomeant to refer to 150 ml. I hope this helps. If you try it, I'd love to hear how the bread turns out. Instructions. However we've never made a homemade version! I must surprise her! Bake 15 minutes at 450F, reduce to 400F and bake another 20-25 minutes until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Combine the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. We also spent a few days in Killarney, an afternoon at the Waterford factory, and a day in Dublin. You're very welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It was so easy to make and tastes like Ireland . Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack. *Or substitute 1 1/2 cups buttermilk in place of the water and buttermilk powder. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment. Its easy to make a substitute for buttermilk. Its March 16th, Ive just baked the brown bread, Kerry gold is softening a bit and just poured a pint of Guinness. I have heard from other readers that they've substituted a blend of whole wheat flour and wheat germ when they couldn't find Irish wholemeal. Here is the link: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/resources/high-altitude-baking Please let me know how the bread turns out for you. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, and salt. Oh, and I only used 2TBSP sugar since I like traditional brown bread and was nervous about it being too sweet. I do not recommend a food processor, but a stand mixer. Jennifer: Yes, that is a great book. What a beautiful country! In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, steel cut oats, baking soda, and salt. So wholesome, hearty, real. But upon visiting my local health food store (The Food Mill, Oakland) to shop for making this bread, I learned it is in fact just whole wheat flour where the bran and germ were ground coarsely. Coat an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Will compare your recipe with the Loreto Brown Bread as I managed to find some local stoneground whole wheat flour. "More bread please!" It was such a smashing success I think I baked it three times in one week. Adjust the recipe to your liking and enjoy. Slainte! molasses. I am thinking of trying it with graham flour which I believe is a coarser grind of flour that might match the Irish flour. Stir together the two flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. 'Brown bread' is the Cockney slang word for 'dead'. I followed the recipe to the letter. I have been searching for the best brown bread recipe since my return. Cant seen to find fresh yeast anywhere here. I visited their website and saw a lovely selection of whole-wheat (or wholemeal, as they call them) flours, but wanted to pinpoint which one. Ill keep trying tho.. Perhaps you know that we germans are somehow famous for our bread. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes before using it in the recipe. I'm pinning to the Bloggers Brags board on Pinterest. We didn't get to see Kerry Way or Killarney, but maybe on our next trip. I think it's fine if you'd like to cut the sugar amount down. I couldnt have been more pleased with myself! Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. I havent seen a brown bread recipe with eggs before. Hi Sabine, The white flour is 1 3/4 cups. This recipe makes a very wet dough and it would be better to bake two rounds that are two inches thick. (It was baked completely without being burnt or dried out. This bread is a staple in Ireland, and one you should try. This looks incredible! Sift the whole wheat pastry flour and baking soda into the bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk and the oil or butter.