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Hearty Irish Brown Bread with Oats and Stout

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A rustic, dense, and flavorful Irish brown bread made with whole wheat flour, oats, and stout beer. This easy homemade recipe delivers a moist crumb with a hearty texture and a subtle malty sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour (about 300g)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90g), plus 1 tablespoon for topping
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅔ cups stout beer (400ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional)
  • ½ cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (120ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing the top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Pour in the stout beer, buttermilk (or yogurt), and honey or brown sugar if using. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the ingredients come together. Do not overmix.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of oats over the top.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the bread rises and develops a deep brown crust. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Brush the top of the bread with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the crust darkens too quickly, tent the bread loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the crumb tender. Use a stout beer you enjoy drinking for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with a gluten-free blend and use almond milk with vinegar instead of buttermilk. Brush the top with melted butter after baking to keep the crust soft and flavorful.

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Keywords: Irish brown bread, stout bread, oat bread, whole wheat bread, easy bread recipe, no yeast bread, rustic bread

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