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Irish Brown Soda Bread

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"This is the real thing! Because it must only be handled very lightly, it can never be made in a bread machine." — Andrea Doyle

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Original recipe makes 4 - 10 ounce loaves Change Servings

4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/3 cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk

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Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, white flour, rolled oats, baking soda and salt. Gently mix in the buttermilk until a soft dough is formed. Knead very lightly. Divide dough into 4 pieces; form into rounded flat loaves. Mark each loaf with an 'X' and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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This bread was so easy to make, & tasted great with the Irish stew we had on St Patrick's Day - I used the instant oats, & my second batch turned out better because I flattened out the loaves more - they really rise a lot, so need to start out at about one inch thick.

—Marilyn

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Apr 14, 2003

I had high hopes for this recipe. But it really had no taste. I have made this in the past with butter, and it turned out much tastier. I was really disappointed.

—KDARRIGO

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Apr 14, 2003

I had Irish Brown Soda Bread at an Irish restaurant in Cincinnati and thought it was delicious. I think that they may have sweetened their bread slightly, but I prefer not to have my bread sweetened. I have nothing else to compare this recipe to and assume by the comments from Andrea and another reviewer that this is quite authentic. My husband and I both enjoyed this bread quite well and I plan on making it again and again. I served it with whipped sweet butter and a dinner salad.

—KARENOEL

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Apr 14, 2003

At first I thought the dough was too gooey, but I stuck with the recipe, and the bread turned out great! My 5-year-old son gobbled up 3 pieces fresh out of the oven. And he's a very picky eater. It was even better the next day. This bread is not for people who like a light, fluffy bread. Our family has an Irish background, so this is just what we were looking for. Great with soup and salad.

—Nacmacfeagle

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Apr 14, 2003

This recipe was fast and easy to make. The taste is exactly as it is in Ireland. The only downside was that my 11 year old did not like it.

—KSHANNON

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Sep 27, 2010

Sorry, but there are better recipes for irish brown soda bread. This is OK but needs a bit more flavor. Suggest the following : add 1 tsp. baking powderl, 3 ozs. butter (not margarine or shortening) and a tablespoon or so of brown sugar. I think you will find it more interesting. I come from Ireland and have made many, many types of this bread.

—EILISH40

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Apr 14, 2003

I took this to a work pot luck on St. Patty's day and everyone asked if it was an old family recipe! I will definately make this again!

—KMMCGR

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Jun 09, 2003

AMAING.. Just like my irish Grandmother used to make. Went well with my Irish Lamb Stew

—TIME2SING

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Nutrition

Calories
206 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
41.3 g
13%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Fiber
5.4 g
22%

Protein
8.8 g
18%

Sodium
355 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Irish Brown Soda Bread

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 206
Calories from Fat: 14

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 355mg 14 %
Potassium 259mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.3g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22 %
Protein 8.8g 18 %
Sugars 2.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 22 %
Thiamin 31 %
Niacin 42 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 24 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.