5 from 22 votes
Wheaten Bread
Wheaten Bread is a classic Irish whole wheat bread combining whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and wheat bran for a hearty crumb. Mixed with baking soda and buttermilk, this bread develops a tender yet substantial texture with a lightly golden crust. It’s a forgiving loaf to make and offers a wholesome bread option suited for everyday meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups whole-wheat flour (350g)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (50g)
- ¼ cup wheat bran (wheat germ or substitute more ap flour) (50g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk 300ml (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar stirred in), plus a tablespoon extra for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430°F/220°C. Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil.
- Add all ingredients except the buttermilk to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the buttermilk and mix to combine, but take care not to overwork the dough.
- Form the dough into a ball and place onto the baking sheet. Flatten it out slightly and cut a cross on the top, halfway through the dough.
- Brush the top with the extra buttermilk and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until risen and golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- This recipe can use all-purpose flour if whole wheat isn’t available, adjusting total flour weight accordingly.
- Buttermilk can be homemade by adding lemon juice or white vinegar to milk and letting it curdle before use.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid overworking, which would make the bread tough.
- Allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- The bread is best eaten fresh within two days; toasted slices remain tasty beyond that.
- For a different flavor, substitute sugar with honey in the dough.
- The bread can also be baked in a loaf pan instead of a baking sheet if desired.
- Adding wheat germ, if available, enhances the traditional flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
216mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.