appetizer

Eilis's Irish Brown Bread

Name: Eilis's Irish Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

This bread is a staple from Eilis's past in Ireland, representing her roots and connection to her homeland. It's a comfort food she might share with Tony and the Fiorello family, blending her Irish traditions with her new American life.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
4
Stir until a dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
5
Shape into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet.
6
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.