How to Make Irish Brown Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In a bowl

   With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until this mixture forms fine crumbs.
   
   Stir in whole-wheat flour and oats.
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   Step 2: mix the all-purpose flour

   If the mixture is too dry to hold together, stir in some milk, one teaspoon at a time, just until the dough holds together.
   
   It should not be sticky. ,,,,, Cool to your liking on a rack.
   
   Serve warm or cold, with or without butter.
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   Step 3: baking powder

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   Step 4: baking soda and salt.

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   Step 5: Add in the yogurt and stir gently.

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   Step 6: Turn the dough onto a lightly-floured board and knead gently 5 times to make a ball.

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   Step 7: Set onto a lightly-greased baking sheet.

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   Step 8: Pat it into a 7-inch circle.

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   Step 9: With a floured knife

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    Step 10: cut a large X on the top.

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    Step 11: Bake in a 375-degree oven until well-browned

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    Step 12: or about 40 minutes.

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