Irish Brown Bread with Cheese

How to Make Irish Brown Bread with Cheese at Home

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Ingredients

• 3 cups wholemeal flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces Irish cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup oats

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of wholemeal flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

3. 3

   Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of honey.

4. 4

   Mix the ingredients together gently with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute until it comes together.

6. 6

   Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Using a sharp knife, score a deep cross on top of the loaf to help it rise evenly.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 1 cup of oats on top of the loaf for added texture.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

10. 10

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.

11. 11

    While the bread cools, slice 8 ounces of Irish cheese.

12. 12

    Serve slices of the warm brown bread with the Irish cheese on the side.