Briscoe's Irish Brown Bread Bread Machine

Discover the wholesome goodness of Briscoe's Irish Brown Bread, effortlessly crafted in your bread machine. This rustic loaf combines whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar and honey for a hearty, flavorful bread with a touch of Irish charm. The addition of buttermilk and a hint of baking soda creates a soft, tender crumb, while active dry yeast ensures a perfect rise every time. With just 10 minutes of prep and the convenience of a bread machine, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers craving homemade comfort. Perfect alongside soups or as a base for your favorite spreads, this traditional Irish brown bread will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1.25 cups Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure the bread machine pan and paddle are clean and properly installed.

Step 2

Add the ingredients to the bread machine in the following order: buttermilk, butter (cut into small pieces), honey, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3

Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast.

Step 4

Set the bread machine to the whole wheat or basic bread setting, selecting a light or medium crust (based on your preference).

Step 5

Start the machine and let it complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles. This will take approximately 3 hours, depending on your machine.

Step 6

Once the bread is done, carefully remove the pan from the machine using oven mitts as it will be hot.

Step 7

Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 8

Serve slices with butter, jam, or any spread of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(845.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2168.9

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 99.3mg	0%
Sodium 3480.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.7g	0%
Total Sugars 68.4g
Protein 69.5g	0%

Vitamin D 163.1IU	0%
Calcium 516.5mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 1975.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 69.6%