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Irish Brown Bread

Irish Brown Bread
Enjoy the nutty and hearty flavors of Irish Brown Bread with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for any meal or as a snack, this bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size 1 loaf

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats plus 2 tbsp for topping
  • 1/2 cup oat bran
  • 1/2 cup mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower, pumpkin)
  • 4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan. Dust with whole wheat flour.
  • Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, except the oats for topping.
  • In a separate bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk, then add to dry ingredients.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour into loaf pan, top with oats, and bake for 1 hour.

Notes

Experiment with different seed combinations for added variety.