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Nutritional Values
180kcal
6gProtein
34gCarbs
2gFat
6gFibre
70 gServing
* Per serving · 70 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Brown Bread
How to order / say it
Say it
Arán Donn — [AR-awn DON]
Order
I'd like the brown bread, please.
Locally
Ba mhaith liom an t-arán donn, le do thoil.
Say locally
Traditional Irish bread made with wholemeal flour and buttermilk.
Why try it?
Brown bread is a staple in Irish households, offering a taste of traditional Irish baking practices. Its presence at every meal underscores the importance of hearty, simple fare in sustaining Irish communities.
How it tastes
Dense with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk, this bread has a hearty texture and works well with butter or alongside soups.
Origin & History — first documented: 1830
Introduced in the 19th century, brown bread became popular due to the availability of sodium bicarbonate, which didn't require yeast. Its simplicity made it a daily necessity in homes throughout Ireland.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g wholemeal flour
- 🌾 100 g plain flour
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🥛 300 ml buttermilk
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2 Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- 3 Add buttermilk to form a dough.
- 4 Shape into a loaf and bake for about 30 minutes.
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