Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread

Irish Wheaten Bread is a traditional Irish bread made with wholemeal flour, which gives it a distinct nutty flavor and hearty texture. It is often enjoyed with butter or served alongside a bowl of Irish stew.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Perfectly Moist Irish Wheaten Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dinner, Irish Cuisine, Lunch Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Wholemeal flour
• 200 gram Plain flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 1 unit Egg
• 2 tablespoon Butter (melted)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, plain flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, and egg.
4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
5. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
6. Transfer the dough into the greased loaf tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.