Irish Brown Bread Recipe for a St. Patrick’s Day Feast [Video]

Make a loaf of this delicious Irish brown bread recipe for your St. Patrick’s Day feast! A hearty quickbread made from whole wheat flour with sweet and malted flavors. Each tender slice pairs perfectly with corned beef and cabbage.

I bake a traditional loaf of Irish soda bread yearly to serve at my family’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. But to switch things up occasionally, I make delicious Irish brown bread, which has become a popular request. The good news is it’s still quick and easy to prepare and made using baking soda.

Instead of using all-purpose flour, whole wheat adds a more hearty and nutty taste. I use a combination of ingredients to add a hint of sweetness and malty flavor to each slice. It’s also great to serve for breakfast, especially toasted with creamy butter and corned beef hash.

“Amazing—easy and delicious. I made a double batch and it tastes even better than the brown bread we had last week in Ireland!”—Kathryn

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