Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread Recipe
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Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread

By: laracucina  
"I came up with this recipe for wheaten bread because I really enjoy the density of the bread, but prefer it to be a little less dry. My husband, a native Northern Irishman, loves this bread with a bowl of tomato and lentil soup or with butter and cheese or jelly. It really is so easy to make and comes out perfectly every time! I hope you will enjoy it too!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a shallow baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Sift together the bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a bowl. Cut the margarine into the flour mixture until pieces are nearly indistinguishable. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the oil and buttermilk. Stir with a spatula until dry mixture is completely moistened. Move the dough to a lightly-floured surface. Lightly knead the dough for no more than 1 minute. Place the dough into the prepared pan; pat down and around to form a round loaf. Cut a cross into the top of the loaf with your finger. Brush the top with 1 tablespoon buttermilk; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over the top of the loaf.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); rotate pan and bake another 30 minutes.
  4. Allow loaf to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 275 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by txvtchick 
I was very happy with how this recipe turned out and will definitely make it again. I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Jayne 
This is exactly the bread I loved while visiting Ireland. Our group of four lived on cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Ita Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
A very easy recipe. It's only fault was that maybe it was a little too crumbly - making it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by STEPHANIEBERGEN 
I had some left over buttermilk from a different recipe I wanted to use up and decided to try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by Taylor79 
This bread was very easy (and fast) to make and the result is excellent! I baked the bread on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Pam 
I didn't know what this was before making it. I was pleasantly surprised with the result! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by kathy 
Yummy! Not dry like soda bread so often is! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by marcmont daisy 
tried this recipe for the first time yesterday and it worked out perfectly! so quick and easy,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by healthymom 
This is a very tasty bread and simple to make. Like one of the other reviewers, I used my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by melbip 
Easy and quick recipe, tasted good. MORE

 
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