{"id":"0aa13c8c-ddf5-4300-be2f-bbba7ee52721","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0aa13c8c-ddf5-4300-be2f-bbba7ee52721","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a42724656/best-irish-brown-bread-recipe/","title":"Irish Brown Bread","description":"If you're new to bread baking, this easy Irish brown bread recipe is perfect. It's a hearty quick bread that's perfect for St. Patrick's day or an easy side.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H","ingredients":[{"text":"Cooking spray","item":"Cooking spray"},{"text":"2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for dusting","metric_alternate":{"quantity":240,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 c. (230 g.) whole wheat flour","item":"whole wheat flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":230,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tbsp. granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cubed","item":"cold unsalted butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"cubed"},{"text":"1 large egg","item":"large egg","quantity":1},{"text":"1 2/3 c. buttermilk","item":"buttermilk","quantity":1.6666666666666665,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 425° and lightly grease a large cast-iron skillet with cooking spray (alternatively, line a large baking sheet with parchment)."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add butter and, using your hands, mix until pea-sized and some slightly larger pieces form."},{"number":3,"text":"In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add egg mixture to well and, starting from the center, mix with a wooden spoon until dough is too stiff to stir."},{"number":4,"text":"Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, form dough into a ball as best you can, then knead until no dry streaks remain, about 30 seconds. Don’t overwork or bread will turn out tough."},{"number":5,"text":"Transfer dough to prepared skillet or baking sheet. Using a very sharp knife, score a 1/2\"-deep X on top."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake bread 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 400°. Continue to bake until bread is golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes more."},{"number":7,"text":"Let cool 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, at room temperature, or toasted."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:30:28.720589+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:30:28.720589+00:00"}