5-Minute Authentic Irish Brown Bread Recipe
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5-Minute Authentic Irish Brown Bread Recipe
Description
The 5-Minute Authentic Irish Brown Bread combines flours and seeds to create a deeply textured bread with a balance of softness and chew. Mixed seeds such as sunflower, sesame, linseed, and pumpkin provide nutty flavors and varied crunch. Bran and wheat germ increase fiber and contribute to the bread’s wholesome character. Molasses adds subtle sweetness and color.
Unlike yeast breads, baking powder leavens the dough, so the bread requires only mixing before baking in a loaf pan. Running a knife down the middle encourages even rising and a traditional split crust appearance. Baking at moderate heat for almost an hour develops a golden crust and moist interior, offering a satisfying rustic bread.
This bread pairs well with Irish butter, soups, or used toasted for sandwiches, making it versatile for breakfasts or light meals. Its quick preparation and hearty ingredients make it a practical option for homemade bread without yeast or long proofing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/284g
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 7 1/2 oz/216 g
- 3/4 cup (3oz/85g) mixed seeds (sunflower, sesame, linseed, pumpkin)
- 3 tablespoons bran
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon molasses (treacle or honey)
- 3 1/3 cups (27floz/750ml) milk