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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.
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
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