Rustic Irish Brown Bread with Butter and Jam
A classic Irish staple to complement your morning tea
Enjoy the hearty texture and rich flavor of traditional Irish brown bread, a perfect partner to creamy butter and fruit jam.
- 1 h 30 min
- 8 slices
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Bread
For the Butter and Jam
Preparation
Preparing the Dough
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Combine dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, plain white flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
Add the buttermilk
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk.
Do not over-mix after adding the buttermilk; let the dough rest for 5 minutes to absorb moisture and enhance texture.
Cooking Process
Shaping the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slash a cross on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife to help it rise evenly.
Baking the Bread
Bake for 40-45 minutes in the center of the preheated oven.
Plating & Serving
Rustic Irish Brown Bread with Butter and Jam
Rustic Irish Brown Bread with Butter and Jam
Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm slices of rustic Irish brown bread with a generous spread of softened butter and a dollop of fruit jam.