Irish Brown Soda Bread
Hearty Irish brown soda bread made with whole wheat flour and wheat bran, lightly sweet, tender inside, and perfect with butter.
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup coarse wheat bran
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, kosher salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Use a whisk to combine until evenly mixed.
- In a medium bowl, add the buttermilk and egg. Whisk until fully combined.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the well. Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a soft dough begins to form.
- Continue mixing and gently kneading the dough directly in the bowl until it looks smooth and cohesive. If the dough feels too wet or sticky, add additional whole wheat flour one teaspoon at a time until the dough is manageable.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten the loaf so it is about 2 inches tall.
- Using a sharp knife, score a cross on the top of the loaf. Sprinkle the oats evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the bread is set and golden. The loaf is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or when the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.