IRISH BROWN BREAD - How to make IRISH SODA BREAD Recipe

A healthy version of Ireland's favorite...IRISH BROWN BREAD, also known as IRISH SODA BREAD. A popular staple for families all over Ireland, topped with jam, during morning meals or anytime. Click on "SHOW MORE" below for recipe...

IRISH BROWN BREAD

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading and dusting
• 2 cups buttermilk

1. In a large bowl add all dry ingredients. Whisk together until well blended. Mixture together buttermilk and egg. Slowly add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened.
2. Turn the dough onto a generously floured work surface. Gently knead dough 8-10 times...dough will be sticky. Shape dough into a 7-inch ball and transfer to baking sheet.
3. Lightly dust dough with flour. Cut a 4-inch X into the top of the dough, cutting about 1/2-inch deep.
4. Bake until the bread splits open at the X and makes a hollow sound when the underside is tapped, about 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 2 hours (ideally) before slicing.

Makes 24 slices