St Brigids Oaten Bread from Ireland
Celebrate the rustic charm of Irish baking with St. Brigid's Oaten Bread, a traditional recipe that beautifully blends simplicity with wholesome flavor. Made with hearty wholemeal flour, rolled oats, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this bread is both nourishing and incredibly satisfying. A soft buttermilk dough is lightly scored with a classic cross—a nod to its heritage—and topped with a sprinkle of oats for a rustic finish. Perfectly golden and ready in just 45 minutes, this quick bread pairs beautifully with butter and jam or as an accompaniment to soups and stews. Bring a taste of Ireland to your table with this easy, no-yeast bread recipe that’s as comforting as it is timeless.
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Ingredients
- 250 g Wholemeal flour
- 150 g Rolled oats
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 50 g Butter
- 300 ml Buttermilk
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Additional oats (for topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure the baking soda is evenly distributed.
Step 3
Cut the butter into small pieces and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Step 4
In a separate bowl or jug, mix the buttermilk and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 5
Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
Step 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf about 2 inches thick.
Step 7
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score a cross into the top of the loaf, about 1/2 inch deep. This traditional scoring is said to bless the bread and ward off evil spirits.
Step 8
Sprinkle the top of the loaf with the additional oats for a rustic finish.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or alongside savory dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2179.8 |
| Total Fat 68.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 151.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4223.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 338.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.8g | |
| Protein 70.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 168.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 538.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2157.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories