Brown Bread Muffins - Irish Brown Bread Muffin Recipe (2024)

These Irish brown bread muffins have all the flavor of the traditional Irish brown bread in muffin form. Add the optional candied ginger for a nice subtle texture and bite.

For someone who doesn’t really care about St. Patrick’s Day I’m kinda pumping out a lot of “Irish” recipes this year (like this no-bake Irish Cream cheesecake) huh?

In reality though, I’ve wanted to make brown bread since visiting Ireland almost 4 years ago.

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I went into that trip expecting horrible food and disgusting weather.

The weather prediction held true (to the point of almost literally being blown off the Cliffs of Moher by 50 mile an hour winds) but the food was surprisingly good throughout the trip.

Way better than Prague, Budapest and Munich were last year (sausage, salt, sausage, salt, sausage, salt, potatoes, repeat) at least.

We ate brown bread at literally every restaurant we went to it seemed and it was always served with the best butter packets you could imagine.

I’m not normally one to rip open butter packets in a restaurant (in fact, if it’s a restaurant that serves bread with “butter packets” I’m probably skipping that bread altogether).

But, the ones in Ireland were creamy, just slightly salty and slathered on warm brown bread…yeah, I could eat that alone for my meal.

So good.

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This brown bread recipe turned into muffins out of both laziness (my favorite loaf pan was being occupied by homemade ice cream in the freezer) and the desire to hopefully keep myself in check with portion control.

I have a slight problem when there’s an entire loaf of something in front of me.

It’s called the “I’ll just have a sliver more” syndrome and it usually results in eating a quarter of said loaf (in 5 1/8 inch thick slices)at a time.

For the most part, it worked.

Although, there was a morning when 2 of these made their way onto my breakfast plate.

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I added just a touchof candied ginger to this batch and while it’s not traditional, I really think you should too.

It gives the brown bread muffins an added bit of chew and texture while bringing just a hint of spice to each bite.

Spice and Irish aren’t really synonymous, but just go with it, trust me.

And with that, the Irish recipes are done for this year andmaybe I can finally go back on Pinterest without having fake green dips, cupcakes and cookies thrown in my face making me want to gag.

If I do green food, it’s pretty much only my green oatmeal or green spinach pancakes – both food coloring free!

Love these Brown Bread Muffins?

Try one of these other muffin recipes too:Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Banana Muffins,Apple Fritter Muffinsor,Carrot raisin everything muffins.

Or try pairing the brown bread muffins with one of these soups, stews or chili:

Kabocha Squash Chili
Creamy Coconut Delicata Squash Soup
Slow Cooker Lamb Stew
Creamy Garlic Brussels Sprout Soup
Spicy Porter Short Rib Chili

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Irish Brown Bread Muffins

By: Gina Matsoukas

Servings: 12 servings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

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These Irish brown bread muffins have all the flavor of the traditional Irish bread in muffin form. Add the optional candied ginger for a nice subtle texture and bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 cups oat flour, coarsely ground oats
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger, *optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a muffin tin with baking spray.

  • Sift whole wheat pastry flour, salt and baking soda into a large bowl.

  • Add the oat flour to the bowl and mix together.

  • Add the butter to the bowl and combine with the flour using your fingers or the back of a fork until thoroughly incorporated.

  • Whisk together the buttermilk, egg and honey in a separate bowl.

  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.

  • Fold in the candied ginger if using.

  • Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake for about 20 minutes.

  • Remove from oven, let cool a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVINGCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 398mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Baked Goods

Cuisine: Irish

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FAQs

Is Irish brown bread the same as Irish soda bread? ›

If you really want to get technical, brown bread is a form of soda bread since it uses baking soda as the leavening agent. However, the two loaves differ pretty significantly from there. Irish brown bread has a deep, nutty flavor because of its wheat flour and wheat bran while soda bread uses only white flour.

What is Irish style flour? ›

What is Irish-style flour? Our Irish-style flour, also known as Irish wholemeal, is a US-grown, bran-flecked, soft whole wheat flour, perfect for traditional Irish baked goods (and much, much more). Similar to whole wheat pastry flour, Irish wholemeal contains all of the bran, endosperm, and germ of the wheat berry.

How many calories are in Irish brown bread? ›

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g0%
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What is English brown bread? ›

New England or Boston brown bread is a type of dark, slightly sweet Multigrain bread steamed bread, usually sweetened with molasses, popular in New England. The moist bread is dark in colour and traditionally served with baked beans and franks.

Why is my Irish brown bread crumbly? ›

Make sure you are using the correct amount of baking soda in the recipe. Too much or too little can result in a crumbly loaf. It's also possible that your oven wasn't hot enough when you baked the bread. Make sure to preheat your oven before baking Irish soda bread and don't open it frequently during the baking time.

What is the key ingredient in Irish soda bread that makes it different from other breads? ›

Irish soda bread is prepared without yeast. Traditionally it has just four ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. The baking soda and buttermilk react to cause the dough to rise.

Is brown bread healthy for losing weight? ›

Brown bread is often recommended for weight loss because it is higher in fiber and nutrients compared to white bread, which is typically made from refined flour. The fiber in brown bread can help you feel fuller for longer, reducing your overall calorie intake.

How many slices of brown bread a day is healthy? ›

1) Can I Eat Brown Bread Every day? Yes, you can eat brown bread every day, just don't overdo it. You can eat 4-4.5 slices of brown bread without worrying about your health. The fibre, vitamins, and minerals in brown bread make it a healthy choice.

Does toasting brown bread reduce calories? ›

Toasting doesn't meaningfully change caloric content. There's a trivial reduction of the amount of carbohydrates in the bread as a consequence of the Maillard reaction which browns it during toasting (there might be a little caramelization going on to the same hardly measurable effect).

What is German brown bread called? ›

Pumpernickel bread is known for its dark brown color and distinct earthy flavor. Centuries ago, it was made from very coarsely ground rye berries, giving it a dense and chewy texture.

Is brown bread good for diabetes? ›

BROWN BREAD: Often barley malt or molasses are used in its preparation. These ingredients are sweet and not suitable for people with diabetes. Most brown breads available in India are similar to white breads. WHOLE WHEAT/ATTA BREAD: This is made using flour that is partly or entirely milled from whole wheat grains.

What kind of flour is used in brown bread? ›

Brown bread is made with wheat flour. Brown bread retains the germ and bran of wheat flour. This simple brown-coloured bread is made using wheat flour, water, salt, sugar, and yeast.

What is Irish soda bread called in Ireland? ›

In Ulster, the wholemeal variety is usually known as wheaten bread and is normally sweetened, while the term "soda bread" is restricted to the white savoury form. In the southern provinces of Ireland, the wholemeal variety is usually known as brown bread and is almost identical to the Ulster wheaten.

What is the most popular bread in Ireland? ›

While Irish Soda bread remains very popular, whether white or brown, white sliced bread is still the chosen daily staple in most households in Ireland.

What is the myth behind Irish soda bread? ›

Contrary to a common misconceptions, the Irish did not import the Soda Bread recipe from the American Indians. This misconception is my fault because 30+ years ago on the original site I happened to mention Native Americans using Potash to make bread.

Why is brown bread so popular in Ireland? ›

In Ireland, brown bread is as common as a pint of Guinness. Most versions are made with Irish beer, too! The bread became popular many years ago due, in part, to the low cost of wheat flour. Back then, white flour was more expensive.

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