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Irish Brown Bread

4.3

(52)

Irish brown bread on a striped towel.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Known as wheaten bread in some parts of Ireland, this version of soda bread incorporates whole-wheat flour for a heartier crumb. Buttermilk adds a pleasant tang.

Cooks' Note

Bread can be served the day it is made, but it slices more easily if kept, wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature 1 day.
Leftover bread keeps, wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature 4 days.

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