• 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.

• 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

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Garnish the top of the Irish brown bread by sprinkling the top of the dough with rolled oats.
7. 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)
8. Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool. Slice and serve with Irish butter. Enjoy!

Source: Thetravelbite.com