5-Minute Authentic Irish Brown Bread Recipe

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4.6

87 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    220 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Irish

5-Minute Authentic Irish Brown Bread Recipe

This authentic Irish brown bread blends all-purpose and whole wheat flours with mixed seeds, bran, wheat germ, and molasses for a nutty, wholesome loaf. Baking powder provides lift instead of yeast, allowing quick preparation without rising time. The batter yields a moist, dense crumb with a hearty texture, ideal for serving with soups, butter, or as a sandwich base.

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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