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Guinness Wholemeal Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sienna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Guinness Bread is a hearty wholemeal soda bread made with rolled oats, treacle, and stout beer for a rich, moist texture and deep flavor. It requires no yeast or special equipment, making it a quick and easy loaf to prepare. Perfectly paired with jam or cheese, this bread offers a wonderful twist on traditional soda bread with the distinctive taste of Guinness.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (260 g) wholemeal flour
  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups (255 ml) Guinness or similar stout
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp molasses or treacle
  • 1 tbsp rolled oats (for sprinkling on bread)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly mist a 2 lb (900 g) loaf pan with cake release spray, then line it with baking paper, allowing the edges to overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients. In a bowl or large measuring jug, mix the buttermilk, Guinness stout, melted butter (or oil), and molasses or treacle until well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients. In a separate large bowl, combine the wholemeal flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and gently stir until the batter is smooth and no dry streaks remain. Avoid over-mixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fill and Bake. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of rolled oats evenly on top. Place in the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes.
  6. Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 25 minutes to fully cook the bread through.
  7. Cool in Oven. Turn the oven off, crack the door slightly open, and leave the bread inside for about 30 minutes to cool gradually, aiding moisture retention and texture.
  8. Remove and Serve. Carefully lift the bread out using the overhanging baking paper, transfer to a cooling rack, slice, and enjoy with your favorite spread or cheese.

Notes

  • This bread requires no yeast or kneading, making it quick and easy to prepare.
  • Using stout beer like Guinness contributes a rich depth of flavor and moistness.
  • Molasses or treacle adds sweetness and enhances the bread's character; substitute with dark brown sugar if unavailable.
  • Sprinkling oats on top adds a nice texture and rustic appearance.
  • Leaving the bread to cool in the slightly open oven prevents it from cooling too quickly and keeps it moist.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped in a cloth or airtight container to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 543 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 9 mg

Find it online: https://siennarecipes.com/guinness-wholemeal-bread-recipe/