03/16/2026
🇮🇪☘️ A treat in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. My Irish husband makes this Irish Brown Bread recipe often (thank you Tim!) “Americanized” recipes add alcohol, but real Irish bread doesn’t contain any. I highly recommend Kerrygold Irish butter, jam or marmalade and a cup of Irish tea. Sláinte! 🇮🇪☘️
Ingredients
200 Grams Whole Wheat Flour (About 1 2/3 Cups)
10 Grams Wheat Bran (About 2 Tablespoons)
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
About 180–200 ml Buttermilk (3/4–7/8 Cup, Enough To Form A Soft Dough)
Extra Flour For Dusting
Instructions
Preheat The Oven
Preheat Oven To 390°F (200°C). Line A Baking Sheet With Parchment Paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In A Bowl, Combine:
Whole Wheat Flour
Wheat Bran
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Add Buttermilk
Gradually Add Buttermilk, Mixing With A Spoon Or Your Hand Until A Soft, Slightly Sticky Dough Forms. Do Not Overmix.
Shape The Dough
Lightly Dust The Counter With Flour To Prevent Sticking.
Turn The Dough Out Onto The Counter And Gently Form It Into A Ball, Then Slightly Flatten Into A Ball.
Transfer To Baking Sheet
Place The Dough On The Prepared Parchment-Lined Baking Sheet.
Score The Top
Use A Knife To Cut A Shallow Cross On The Top Of The Dough. This Helps The Bread Bake Evenly.
Bake
Bake For 30 Minutes, Until The Crust Is Golden And The Bottom Sounds Hollow When Tapped.
Cool Slightly And Serve
Let The Bread Cool For 5-10 Minutes Before Slicing.
Enjoy!