====== Irish Brown Bread ======

  * yield: 10-12 SLICES 
  * prep time: 10 MINUTES 
  * cook time: 50 MINUTES 

This Irish brown bread recipe is hearty and delicious, with a rich brown
color and nutty flavor.

Should fit one 8 x 4 inch loaf pan or two 5 x 3 inch pans.

===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 3/4 Cups whole wheat flour
  * 3/4 Cup rolled oats (plus a pinch extra to garnish top of bread)
  * 1 tsp salt
  * 1 tsp baking soda
  * 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
  * 1/2 Cup molasses
  * 1 Cup Guinness
  * 1 Cup buttermilk
  * 2 Tbsp honey
  * 2 Tbsp melted butter


===== Instructions =====

  - Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  - Prepare a bread loaf pan by cutting out a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan. Then spray the inside of the loaf pan with non-stick spray (I like to use Pam Baking).
  - Add the dry ingredients (whole wheat flour, rolled oats, salt, baking soda) to a mixing bowl and blend together with a whisk. Once they look blended, mix in the brown sugar.
  - Make a well in the dry flour mix to make room for the liquid ingredients. Pour in the molasses, Guinness, buttermilk, honey, and melted butter. Stir together with a spoon or spatula until all the ingredients are well mixed. It's best to do this by hand so the ingredients don't get over mixed.
  - Spread the dough into the loaf pan with a spatula, making sure to press it into the corners. Draw or cut a line down the middle of the dough with the spatula to give the bread a vent to expand.
  - Garnish the top of the Irish brown bread by sprinkling the top of the dough with rolled oats.
  - Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. (If cooking smaller mini loaves, it will only take 45 minutes)
  - Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool. Slice and serve with Irish butter. Enjoy!

Source:
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