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Irish Guinness Brown Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Irish Brown Bread combines hearty whole wheat flour, oats, and rich flavors from Guinness stout and molasses to create a moist, dense loaf perfect for pairing with butter or hearty stews. Slightly sweetened with brown sugar and balanced with buttermilk, this traditional bread offers a comforting taste of Ireland with an easy preparation and baking process.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet & Other Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup Guinness stout
  • ⅓ cup molasses

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line a 9×5-inch metal loaf pan with a 9-inch wide piece of parchment paper that overhangs by about 1 inch on the sides. Grease the parchment paper and the pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and to make it easy to lift the bread out after baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined, ensuring even distribution of leavening and salt.
  3. Incorporate the Butter: Using your fingers, rub the cubed unsalted butter into the dry flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal with small pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This technique creates a tender crumb. Then, stir in the dark brown sugar evenly throughout the mixture. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients to prepare for the wet ingredients.
  4. Add the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, Guinness stout, and molasses until well blended. Pour this wet mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir gently just until a batter forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and avoid toughness.
  5. Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top to an even layer. Optionally, sprinkle additional rolled oats on top for texture. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 190ºF (88ºC) or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and carefully lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper sling. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly. Slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can vary the flour blend by substituting some whole wheat flour with white whole wheat or spelt flour for a lighter texture.
  • Using room temperature buttermilk helps the wet ingredients combine more easily.
  • The Guinness stout imparts a mild tang and deep flavor but can be substituted with another dark beer or stout if unavailable.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
  • To refresh leftover bread, warm slices in a toaster or oven for a few minutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/irish-guinness-brown-bread-recipe/