Irish Brown Bread with Honey Butter: A Delightful Recipe!
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A traditional Irish brown bread recipe served with a sweet honey butter, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
- Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Cut a deep cross on the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- While the bread is baking, mix the softened butter and honey together in a small bowl.
- Let the bread cool slightly before serving with honey butter.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, add a handful of oats to the dough.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This bread is best enjoyed warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg