Any time I make one of my favorite or hearty , I must have a thick slice of bread to sop up all the goodness left at the bottom of the bowl. I absolutely must. This is that bread! Irish brown bread has this deeply nutty, complex, almost malty taste to it that is so beyond delicious. It's also endlessly versatile. Serve it fresh out of the oven slathered in jam and your favorite , or toast slices with some good cheddar (Irish cheddar if you can find it!) for an open-faced
to dunk in . It's exactly what your is missing on .
Why is brown bread so popular in Ireland?
In Ireland, brown bread is as common as a pint of Guinness. Most versions are made with , too! The bread became popular many years ago due, in part, to the low cost of wheat flour. Back then, white flour was more expensive. That's not the case anymore, but it has continued to stick around.
Is Irish brown bread the same as Irish soda bread?
No, Irish brown bread and
are very different. They're both , which means they don't require any yeast or time to rise, but Irish brown bread has a nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour, molasses, stout beer, and oats. Irish soda bread, however, uses just white flour and is much milder in taste.
2tbsp.salted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1c.rolled oats, divided
3c.whole wheat flour
2tsp.baking soda
2tsp.kosher salt
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