How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can bake the bread a day in advance and store wrapped tightly once cooled.

Can I substitute the Guinness?

You can use any dark stout beer, though it may slightly alter the flavor.

Is there a gluten-free version?

Substitute the flours with gluten-free alternatives for a gluten-free bread; however, texture may vary.

How do I reheat the bread?

Wrap slices in foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes.

Rustic Irish Guinness Brown Bread with Honey Butter

Name: Rustic Irish Guinness Brown Bread with Honey Butter
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour; All-Purpose Flour; Rolled Oats; Brown Sugar; Baking Soda; Baking Powder; Salt; Buttermilk; Guinness Stout; Melted Butter; Unsalted Butter (softened); Honey; Sea Salt

A hearty and flavorful bread perfect for any gathering

This rustic Irish bread is rich with the deep taste of Guinness and the subtle sweetness of honey butter. It's perfect as an accompaniment to soups or just on its own for a hearty snack.

1 h 30 min
8-10
Easy

Ingredients

For the Bread

Whole Wheat Flour

4 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup

Rolled Oats

1/2 cup

Brown Sugar

2 tbsp

Baking Soda

1 tsp

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

Buttermilk

2 cups

Guinness Stout

1 cup

Melted Butter

1/4 cup

For the Honey Butter

Unsalted Butter (softened)

1/2 cup

Honey

2 tbsp

Sea Salt

1/2 tsp

Preparation

Preparing the Bread Dough

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

Slowly add the buttermilk and melted butter, mixing until just combined.

Do not overmix the bread dough as it will result in a tough texture. Pro Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.

Making the Honey Butter

Beat Butter

In a small bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.

Incorporate Honey & Salt

Add honey and sea salt, and mix until well incorporated.

Chill

Transfer to a small dish and refrigerate until serving.

Cooking Process

Mixing the Dough

Gently fold all wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Baking

Pour the dough into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Plating & Serving