Name: Irish Brown Bread | Epicurious
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 hr (includes cooling)
Yield: Makes 1 (9-inch) round loaf
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour; 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups well-shaken buttermilk

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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