Crockpot Irish Brown Bread

Crockpot Irish Brown Bread

Enjoy a hearty and traditional Irish brown bread made effortlessly in your crockpot.

Servings: 8 | Cook Time: 240 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 255 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and melted butter until well blended.
3. Form Dough: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Prepare Crockpot: Line the crockpot with parchment paper and sprinkle rolled oats on the bottom.
5. Shape and Cook: Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in the crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours at 200°F.
6. Cool and Serve: Once cooked, remove the bread and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Tips

• Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Check the bread’s doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
• Let the bread cool completely for easier slicing.