Scottish Brown Bread Recipe
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 296.4
Description:
This traditional Scottish brown bread recipe offers a simple yet wholesome loaf that requires no proving. Perfect to accompany hearty soups or stews rich with gravy, this bread adds a rustic touch to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 cups white flour
- 1 cup golden syrup
- 5 cups milk
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). This ensures it’s adequately heated when your bread is ready for baking.
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Prepare Loaf Tin: Grease a 1-pound loaf tin generously to prevent the bread from sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, white flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Ensure they are evenly distributed for consistent flavor throughout the loaf.
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Incorporate Syrups and Milk: Add the golden syrup and corn syrup to the dry ingredients. Gradually pour in the milk, mixing as you go, until a soft dough forms. The dough should be pliable and slightly sticky.
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Knead Gently: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it very gently. Avoid over-kneading, as this can lead to a dense loaf. A light touch is all that’s needed to shape the dough.
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Transfer to Loaf Tin: Place the kneaded dough into the greased loaf tin, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Use a spatula or your hands to smooth the top for even baking.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the loaf tin with foil to prevent the top from browning too quickly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes.
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Uncover and Brown: After 50 minutes, remove the foil covering and return the bread to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. This allows the top to brown beautifully, adding to the bread’s visual appeal.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the bread from the oven and carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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Enjoy Fresh: This Scottish brown bread is best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Serve it alongside your favorite hearty soups or stews for a comforting meal that’s sure to warm the soul.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 296.4 per serving
- Fat Content: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.3mg
- Sodium Content: 378.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 60.5g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 1.7g
- Protein Content: 10.2g
Keywords:
Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Scottish, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Quick Breads, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider incorporating a mix of whole wheat and white flour.
- Experiment with different types of syrup for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
- Serve leftovers toasted with a spread of butter or jam for a delicious breakfast treat.
