Recipe: Irish brown bread

Dietitian's tip: A staple in homes all over Ireland, this hearty round wheat bread is a snap to make. It's typically cut into wedges and served with jam for the morning meal. Don't forget to cut an X into the top of the dough.

   

Ingredients

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Have ready a nonstick baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine the flours, wheat germ, baking soda and salt. Whisk to blend. Beat in the buttermilk and egg and stir just until moistened.

Turn the dough out onto a generously floured work surface and, with floured hands, gently knead it 8 to 10 times; the dough will be sticky. Gather into a loose ball.

On the baking sheet, form the dough into a 7-inch round. Dust the top of dough with a small amount of flour. Cut a 4-inch X into the top of the dough, cutting about 1/2 inch deep. Bake until the bread splits open at the X and makes a hollow sound when the underside is tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 2 hours (ideally) before slicing.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: 1 slice
Calories	82	Cholesterol	10 mg
Protein	4 g	Sodium	154 mg
Carbohydrate	15 g	Fiber	2 g
Total fat	1 g	Potassium	104 mg
Saturated fat	0 g	Calcium	30 mg
Monounsaturated fat	0 g

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